Sunset & Sunrise Today in Portsmouth, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Portsmouth: sunrise 5:58 AM, sunset 8:23 PM.
In Portsmouth, Virginia, the sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 8:23 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 25m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Portsmouth at 1:11 PM.
Portsmouth lies at latitude 36.84°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 Portsmouth move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Portsmouth this evening is roughly 7:47 PM–8:42 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:42 PM to 8:54 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Portsmouth is at 8:23 PM and sunrise at 5:58 AM — about 1m 13s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Portsmouth drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Portsmouth, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Portsmouth ranges from as early as 4:48 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 25). 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 today
Sunset today: Portsmouth vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 25m |
| Norfolk | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 25m |
| Chesapeake | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 25m |
| Portsmouth Heights | 5:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 25m |
| Newport News | 5:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 26m |
Portsmouth sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 40m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 37m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:48 PM (around November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:45 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:28 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Portsmouth (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:16 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 | 7:01 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 37m |
Portsmouth sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 25m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 13s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:59 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 14s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:00 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 18s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:00 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 19s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:01 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 22s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:02 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 24s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 26s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:04 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:05 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 33s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:06 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 34s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:07 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 36s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:07 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 38s |
Twilight times in Portsmouth today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:10 AM | 10:11 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:50 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:27 AM | 8:54 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:39 AM | 6:34 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:47 PM | 8:42 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Portsmouth.
Sunrise & sunset in Portsmouth 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 | 7:53 PM | 13h 42m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 30m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 38m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 56m |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 38m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 49m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Portsmouth.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Portsmouth
What time is sunset in Portsmouth today?
Sunset in Portsmouth, Virginia is at 8:23 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Portsmouth today?
Sunrise in Portsmouth is at 5:58 AM today, with 14h 25m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Portsmouth tomorrow?
Sunrise in Portsmouth tomorrow is at 5:58 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
What time is sunset in Portsmouth tomorrow?
Sunset in Portsmouth tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
How long is the day in Portsmouth today?
Portsmouth gets 14h 25m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:58 AM and sunset at 8:23 PM.
When is golden hour in Portsmouth?
The evening golden hour in Portsmouth is about 7:47 PM to 8:42 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Portsmouth?
The evening blue hour in Portsmouth runs from about 8:42 PM to 8:54 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Portsmouth?
After sunset at 8:23 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Portsmouth at around 8:54 PM today.
When is solar noon in Portsmouth?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Portsmouth — is at 1:11 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Portsmouth
- NorfolkVA
- ChesapeakeVA
- Portsmouth HeightsVA
- Newport NewsVA
- HamptonVA
- East HamptonVA
- SuffolkVA
- Virginia BeachVA
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Sunset card for Portsmouth
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