Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lynchburg, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lynchburg: sunrise 6:45 AM, sunset 7:48 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Lynchburg at 7:49 PM, having risen at 6:44 AM. That works out to 13h 04m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Lynchburg falls at 1:17 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 16 seconds. This is summer 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 7:15 PM to 8:06 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:06 PM to 8:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lynchburg is at 7:48 PM and sunrise at 6:45 AM — about 2m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lynchburg drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Lynchburg right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 6:44 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 04m |
| West Lynchburg | 6:44 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 04m |
| Roanoke | 6:48 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 04m |
| Charlottesville | 6:41 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 06m |
| Blacksburg | 6:50 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 04m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:44 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 04m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:45 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 16s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:46 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 17s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:47 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 18s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:48 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 18s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:48 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 19s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:49 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 19s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:50 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 19s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:51 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 19s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:52 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 20s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:53 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 21s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:53 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 20s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:54 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 21s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:55 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 21s |
Twilight times in Lynchburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:12 AM | 9:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:45 AM | 8:48 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:17 AM | 8:16 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:27 AM | 7:18 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:15 PM | 8:06 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 7:49 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 6:44 AM today, with 13h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lynchburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lynchburg tomorrow is at 6:45 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Lynchburg tomorrow?
Sunset in Lynchburg tomorrow is at 7:48 PM.
How long is the day in Lynchburg today?
Lynchburg gets 13h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:44 AM and sunset at 7:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Lynchburg?
The evening golden hour in Lynchburg is about 7:15 PM to 8:06 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lynchburg?
The evening blue hour in Lynchburg runs from about 8:06 PM to 8:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lynchburg?
After sunset at 7:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lynchburg at around 8:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lynchburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lynchburg — is at 1:17 PM today.
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