Sunset & Sunrise Today in Richmond, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Richmond: sunrise 6:01 AM, sunset 8:29 PM.
Richmond, Virginia sees the sun come up at 6:00 AM and go down at 8:30 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 29m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Richmond, is at 1:15 PM.
Richmond lies at latitude 37.55°, 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 12 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Richmond keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Richmond runs from about 7:53 PM to 8:49 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:49 PM to 9:01 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Richmond is at 8:29 PM and sunrise at 6:01 AM — about 1m 15s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Richmond drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Richmond, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Richmond ranges from as early as 4:51 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 45m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 33m.
Moon in Richmond today
Sunset today: Richmond vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 29m |
| 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 |
| Suffolk | 5:59 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 25m |
Richmond sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 45m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 33m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:51 PM (around November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 5:48 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:34 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Richmond (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 45m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 33m |
Richmond sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 29m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:01 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 15s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:02 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 17s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 19s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 22s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:04 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 24s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:05 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 21m | −1m 26s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:06 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 29s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:06 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 31s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:07 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 33s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:08 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 35s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:09 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:10 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:10 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 41s |
Twilight times in Richmond today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:10 AM | 10:20 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:52 AM | 9:38 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:29 AM | 9:01 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:41 AM | 6:38 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:49 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Richmond.
Sunrise & sunset in Richmond by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 37m |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 37m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 45m |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 42m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 45m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Richmond.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Richmond
What time is sunset in Richmond today?
Sunset in Richmond, Virginia is at 8:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Richmond today?
Sunrise in Richmond is at 6:00 AM today, with 14h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Richmond tomorrow?
Sunrise in Richmond tomorrow is at 6:01 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:29 PM.
What time is sunset in Richmond tomorrow?
Sunset in Richmond tomorrow is at 8:29 PM.
How long is the day in Richmond today?
Richmond gets 14h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:00 AM and sunset at 8:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Richmond?
The evening golden hour in Richmond is about 7:53 PM to 8:49 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Richmond?
The evening blue hour in Richmond runs from about 8:49 PM to 9:01 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Richmond?
After sunset at 8:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Richmond at around 9:01 PM today.
When is solar noon in Richmond?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Richmond — is at 1:15 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Richmond
- Newport NewsVA
- HamptonVA
- East HamptonVA
- SuffolkVA
- South SuffolkVA
- Dale CityVA
- Portsmouth HeightsVA
- WaldorfMD
Sunrise & sunset times in more Virginia cities
Sunset card for Richmond
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