Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Lynchburg, Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Lynchburg: sunrise 6:40 AM, sunset 7:56 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 23, sunset in West Lynchburg is at 7:58 PM and sunrise was at 6:39 AM, giving West Lynchburg 13h 18m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over West Lynchburg, is at 1:19 PM.
West Lynchburg lies at latitude 37.40°, 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 2 minutes shorter and 13 seconds. This is summer in West Lynchburg, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in West Lynchburg runs from about 7:23 PM to 8:15 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:15 PM to 8:25 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Lynchburg is at 7:56 PM and sunrise at 6:40 AM — about 2m 13s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in West Lynchburg drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in West Lynchburg, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in West Lynchburg ranges from as early as 4:58 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:41 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 44m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 34m.
Moon in West Lynchburg today
Sunset today: West Lynchburg vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lynchburg | 6:39 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 18m |
| Lynchburg | 6:39 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 18m |
| Roanoke | 6:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 17m |
| Harrisonburg | 6:37 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 20m |
| Burlington | 6:42 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 14m |
West Lynchburg sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 44m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 34m
- Latest sunset 8:41 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:58 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 5:55 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:40 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in West Lynchburg (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 44m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 34m |
West Lynchburg sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:39 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 18m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:40 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 15m | −2m 13s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:41 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 13s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:42 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 15s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:43 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 15s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:44 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 15s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:44 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 16s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:45 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 17s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:46 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 17s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:47 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 17s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:48 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 18s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:49 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 19s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:49 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 19s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:50 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 19s |
Twilight times in West Lynchburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:05 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:39 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:12 AM | 8:25 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:22 AM | 7:14 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:23 PM | 8:15 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in West Lynchburg by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 38m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 20m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 22m |
| April | 7:02 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 36m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 41m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 46m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Lynchburg
What time is sunset in West Lynchburg today?
Sunset in West Lynchburg, Virginia is at 7:58 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in West Lynchburg today?
Sunrise in West Lynchburg is at 6:39 AM today, with 13h 18m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Lynchburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Lynchburg tomorrow is at 6:40 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:56 PM.
What time is sunset in West Lynchburg tomorrow?
Sunset in West Lynchburg tomorrow is at 7:56 PM.
How long is the day in West Lynchburg today?
West Lynchburg gets 13h 18m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:39 AM and sunset at 7:58 PM.
When is golden hour in West Lynchburg?
The evening golden hour in West Lynchburg is about 7:23 PM to 8:15 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in West Lynchburg?
The evening blue hour in West Lynchburg runs from about 8:15 PM to 8:25 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Lynchburg?
After sunset at 7:58 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Lynchburg at around 8:25 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Lynchburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Lynchburg — is at 1:19 PM today.
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