Sunset & Sunrise Today in Newport News, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Newport News: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:27 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Newport News at 6:28 PM, having risen at 7:13 AM. That works out to 11h 15m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Newport News, is at 12:51 PM.
Sitting at 36.98° latitude puts Newport News in 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. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Newport News move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Newport News this evening is roughly 5:54 PM–6:45 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Newport News is at 6:27 PM and sunrise at 7:14 AM — about 2m 16s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Newport News drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Newport News, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Newport News ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 41m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 36m.
Moon in Newport News today
Sunset today: Newport News vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 15m |
| Hampton | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m |
| East Hampton | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 14m |
| Portsmouth Heights | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 15m |
| Norfolk | 7:12 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 15m |
Newport News sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 41m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 36m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Newport News (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 41m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 36m |
Newport News sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 15m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 16s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 16s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 15s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 15s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:18 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 14s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:19 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 13s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:20 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 13s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:21 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 12s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:22 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 11s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:23 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 11s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:24 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 10s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:25 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 09s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:26 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 08s |
Twilight times in Newport News today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:46 AM | 7:55 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:16 AM | 7:25 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:46 AM | 6:55 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:56 AM | 7:47 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:54 PM | 6:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Newport News 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 23m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 42m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 31m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 38m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 01m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 37m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 48m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Newport News
What time is sunset in Newport News today?
Sunset in Newport News, Virginia is at 6:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Newport News today?
Sunrise in Newport News is at 7:13 AM today, with 11h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Newport News tomorrow?
Sunrise in Newport News tomorrow is at 7:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Newport News tomorrow?
Sunset in Newport News tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
How long is the day in Newport News today?
Newport News gets 11h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:13 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Newport News?
The evening golden hour in Newport News is about 5:54 PM to 6:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Newport News?
The evening blue hour in Newport News runs from about 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Newport News?
After sunset at 6:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Newport News at around 6:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Newport News?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Newport News — is at 12:51 PM today.
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