Sunset & Sunrise Today in Newport News, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Newport News: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Newport News at 8:24 PM, having risen at 5:58 AM. That works out to 14h 26m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Newport News, is at 1:11 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 1 minute shorter and 10 seconds. As summer 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 7:48 PM–8:43 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:43 PM to 8:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Newport News 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 Newport News drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Newport News right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 5:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 26m |
| Hampton | 5:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 26m |
| East Hampton | 5:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 26m |
| Portsmouth Heights | 5:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 25m |
| Norfolk | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 25m |
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 (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (around December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:58 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 | 6:00 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 18s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:01 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 20s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:01 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 22s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:02 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 24s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:03 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 27s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:04 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 29s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:04 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 31s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:05 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 32s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:06 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 35s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:07 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 37s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:08 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 38s |
Twilight times in Newport News 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 | 5:39 AM | 6:35 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:48 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 Newport News.
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 in Newport News.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Newport News
What time is sunset in Newport News today?
Sunset in Newport News, 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 Newport News today?
Sunrise in Newport News is at 5:58 AM today, with 14h 26m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Newport News tomorrow?
Sunrise in Newport News tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Newport News tomorrow?
Sunset in Newport News tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Newport News today?
Newport News gets 14h 26m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:58 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Newport News?
The evening golden hour in Newport News is about 7:48 PM to 8:43 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 8:43 PM to 8:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Newport News?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Newport News at around 8:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Newport News?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Newport News — is at 1:11 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Newport News
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Sunset card for Newport News
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