Sunset & Sunrise Today in Burke, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Burke: sunrise 7:19 AM, sunset 6:28 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Burke is at 6:30 PM and sunrise was at 7:18 AM, giving Burke 11h 11m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Burke falls at 12:54 PM.
Because Burke is at 38.79° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 26 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Burke move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Burke's golden hour, about 5:55 PM to 6:47 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:47 PM to 6:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Burke is at 6:28 PM and sunrise at 7:19 AM — about 2m 25s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Burke drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Burke, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Burke ranges from as early as 4:46 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 52m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 26m.
Moon in Burke today
Sunset today: Burke vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke | 7:18 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 11m |
| Annandale | 7:18 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 11m |
| Oakton | 7:18 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 11m |
| Lake Ridge | 7:18 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 11m |
| Centreville | 7:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 11m |
Burke sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 52m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 26m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:46 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:43 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:35 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Burke (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 52m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 26m |
Burke sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 11m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:19 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 25s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 25s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:21 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 24s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:22 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 24s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:23 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 23s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:24 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 23s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:25 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 22s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:26 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 21s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:27 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 21s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:28 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 19s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:29 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 19s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:31 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 18s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:32 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 17s |
Twilight times in Burke today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:49 AM | 7:59 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:20 AM | 7:28 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:51 AM | 6:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:01 AM | 7:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:55 PM | 6:47 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Burke by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 30m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 15m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 49m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 41m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 09m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 00m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 38m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Burke
What time is sunset in Burke today?
Sunset in Burke, Virginia is at 6:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Burke today?
Sunrise in Burke is at 7:18 AM today, with 11h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Burke tomorrow?
Sunrise in Burke tomorrow is at 7:19 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Burke tomorrow?
Sunset in Burke tomorrow is at 6:28 PM.
How long is the day in Burke today?
Burke gets 11h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:18 AM and sunset at 6:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Burke?
The evening golden hour in Burke is about 5:55 PM to 6:47 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Burke?
The evening blue hour in Burke runs from about 6:47 PM to 6:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Burke?
After sunset at 6:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Burke at around 6:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Burke?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Burke — is at 12:54 PM today.
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