Sunset & Sunrise Today in Portsmouth Heights, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Portsmouth Heights: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:27 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Portsmouth Heights is at 6:28 PM and sunrise was at 7:13 AM, giving Portsmouth Heights 11h 15m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Portsmouth Heights, is at 12:51 PM.
Because Portsmouth Heights is at 36.82° (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 autumn in Portsmouth Heights, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Portsmouth Heights's golden hour, about 5:54 PM to 6:45 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Portsmouth Heights is at 6:27 PM and sunrise at 7:14 AM — about 2m 15s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Portsmouth Heights drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Portsmouth Heights, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Portsmouth Heights ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 40m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 37m.
Moon in Portsmouth Heights today
Sunset today: Portsmouth Heights vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Heights | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 15m |
| Portsmouth | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 15m |
| Norfolk | 7:12 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 15m |
| Chesapeake | 7:12 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 15m |
| Newport News | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 15m |
Portsmouth Heights sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 40m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 37m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:46 AM (June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:28 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Portsmouth Heights (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 40m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 37m |
Portsmouth Heights 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 13m | −2m 15s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 15s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 14s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 14s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:17 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 13s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:18 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 13s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:19 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 12s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:20 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 11s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:21 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 11s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:22 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 10s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:23 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 09s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:24 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 48m | −2m 08s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:25 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 07s |
Twilight times in Portsmouth Heights today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:46 AM | 7:54 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 Portsmouth Heights by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 41m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 22m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 23m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 42m |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 30m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 37m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 56m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 49m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Portsmouth Heights
What time is sunset in Portsmouth Heights today?
Sunset in Portsmouth Heights, 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 Portsmouth Heights today?
Sunrise in Portsmouth Heights is at 7:13 AM today, with 11h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Portsmouth Heights tomorrow?
Sunrise in Portsmouth Heights tomorrow is at 7:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Portsmouth Heights tomorrow?
Sunset in Portsmouth Heights tomorrow is at 6:27 PM.
How long is the day in Portsmouth Heights today?
Portsmouth Heights gets 11h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:13 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Portsmouth Heights?
The evening golden hour in Portsmouth Heights is about 5:54 PM to 6:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Portsmouth Heights?
The evening blue hour in Portsmouth Heights runs from about 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Portsmouth Heights?
After sunset at 6:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Portsmouth Heights at around 6:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Portsmouth Heights?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Portsmouth Heights — is at 12:51 PM today.
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