Sunset & Sunrise Today in East Hampton, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in East Hampton: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
In East Hampton, Virginia, the sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 8:24 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 26m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above East Hampton at 1:11 PM.
East Hampton lies at latitude 37.04°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 10 seconds. This is summer in East Hampton, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for East Hampton's golden hour, about 7:47 PM to 8:43 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:43 PM to 8:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in East Hampton is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 5:58 AM — about 1m 13s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in East Hampton drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in East Hampton, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in East Hampton ranges from as early as 4:47 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 42m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 36m.
Moon in East Hampton today
Sunset today: East Hampton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hampton | 5:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 26m |
| Hampton | 5:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 26m |
| Newport News | 5:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 26m |
| Norfolk | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 25m |
| Portsmouth | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 25m |
East Hampton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 42m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 36m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:47 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:28 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in East Hampton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 42m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 36m |
East Hampton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 26m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 13s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 15s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:59 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 18s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:00 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 20s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:01 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 23s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:02 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 24s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:02 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 27s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 29s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:04 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 31s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:05 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 33s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:05 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 35s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:06 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 37s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:07 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 38s |
Twilight times in East Hampton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:09 AM | 10:12 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:50 AM | 9:32 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:27 AM | 8:55 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:38 AM | 6:34 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:47 PM | 8:43 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in East Hampton.
Sunrise & sunset in East Hampton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 40m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 22m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 43m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 32m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 39m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 01m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 37m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 47m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in East Hampton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for East Hampton
What time is sunset in East Hampton today?
Sunset in East Hampton, Virginia is at 8:24 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in East Hampton today?
Sunrise in East Hampton is at 5:57 AM today, with 14h 26m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in East Hampton tomorrow?
Sunrise in East Hampton tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in East Hampton tomorrow?
Sunset in East Hampton tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in East Hampton today?
East Hampton gets 14h 26m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:57 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in East Hampton?
The evening golden hour in East Hampton is about 7:47 PM to 8:43 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in East Hampton?
The evening blue hour in East Hampton runs from about 8:43 PM to 8:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in East Hampton?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in East Hampton at around 8:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in East Hampton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over East Hampton — is at 1:11 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near East Hampton
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Sunset card for East Hampton
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