Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lynchburg, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lynchburg: sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 6:37 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Lynchburg at 6:39 PM, having risen at 7:24 AM. That works out to 11h 14m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Lynchburg falls at 1:02 PM.
Because Lynchburg is at 37.41° (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 19 seconds. This is autumn in Lynchburg, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Lynchburg's golden hour, about 6:04 PM to 6:55 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:55 PM to 7:05 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lynchburg is at 6:37 PM and sunrise at 7:25 AM — about 2m 18s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lynchburg drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Lynchburg, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lynchburg ranges from as early as 4:58 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:41 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 44m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 34m.
Moon in Lynchburg today
Sunset today: Lynchburg vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | 7:24 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 14m |
| West Lynchburg | 7:25 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 14m |
| Roanoke | 7:27 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 14m |
| Charlottesville | 7:22 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 13m |
| Danville | 7:25 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 15m |
Lynchburg sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 44m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 34m
- Latest sunset 8:41 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:58 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:40 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lynchburg (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 44m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 34m |
Lynchburg sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:24 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 14m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:25 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 18s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:26 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 18s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:27 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 17s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:28 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 17s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:29 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 16s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:30 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 16s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:31 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 15s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:32 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 14s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:33 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 13s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:34 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 13s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:35 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 12s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:36 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 11s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:37 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 45m | −2m 11s |
Twilight times in Lynchburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:57 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:27 AM | 7:36 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:58 AM | 7:05 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:08 AM | 7:59 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:04 PM | 6:55 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lynchburg by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 38m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 7:02 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 41m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 46m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lynchburg
What time is sunset in Lynchburg today?
Sunset in Lynchburg, Virginia is at 6:39 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lynchburg today?
Sunrise in Lynchburg is at 7:24 AM today, with 11h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lynchburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lynchburg tomorrow is at 7:25 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:37 PM.
What time is sunset in Lynchburg tomorrow?
Sunset in Lynchburg tomorrow is at 6:37 PM.
How long is the day in Lynchburg today?
Lynchburg gets 11h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:24 AM and sunset at 6:39 PM.
When is golden hour in Lynchburg?
The evening golden hour in Lynchburg is about 6:04 PM to 6:55 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lynchburg?
The evening blue hour in Lynchburg runs from about 6:55 PM to 7:05 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lynchburg?
After sunset at 6:39 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lynchburg at around 7:05 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lynchburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lynchburg — is at 1:02 PM today.
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