Sunset & Sunrise Today in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Parkersburg: sunrise 6:13 AM, sunset 8:51 PM.
In Parkersburg, West Virginia, the sun rises at 6:12 AM and sets at 8:51 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 39m of daylight. Local solar noon in Parkersburg falls at 1:32 PM.
Sitting at 39.27° latitude puts Parkersburg 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 17 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Parkersburg move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Parkersburg runs from about 8:13 PM to 9:11 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:11 PM to 9:23 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Parkersburg is at 8:51 PM and sunrise at 6:13 AM — about 1m 20s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Parkersburg drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Parkersburg right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Parkersburg ranges from as early as 5:02 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:56 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 55m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 23m.
Moon in Parkersburg today
Sunset today: Parkersburg vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg | 6:12 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 39m |
| Charleston | 6:15 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 33m |
| Wheeling | 6:06 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 43m |
| Huntington | 6:18 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 34m |
| Meads | 6:19 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 34m |
Parkersburg sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 55m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 23m
- Latest sunset 8:56 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:02 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:59 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:53 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Parkersburg (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 55m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 23m |
Parkersburg sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:12 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 39m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:13 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 20s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:14 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 22s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:14 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:15 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 28s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:17 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 32s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:18 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 35s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:18 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 37s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:19 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 39s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:20 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 23m | −1m 42s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:21 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 43s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:22 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 46s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:23 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 48s |
Twilight times in Parkersburg today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:17 AM | 10:46 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:01 AM | 10:02 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:40 AM | 9:23 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:52 AM | 6:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:13 PM | 9:11 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Parkersburg.
Sunrise & sunset in Parkersburg by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 27m |
| February | 7:33 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 13m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 19m |
| April | 7:10 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 52m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 11m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:27 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Parkersburg.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Parkersburg
What time is sunset in Parkersburg today?
Sunset in Parkersburg, West Virginia is at 8:51 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Parkersburg today?
Sunrise in Parkersburg is at 6:12 AM today, with 14h 39m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Parkersburg tomorrow?
Sunrise in Parkersburg tomorrow is at 6:13 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Parkersburg tomorrow?
Sunset in Parkersburg tomorrow is at 8:51 PM.
How long is the day in Parkersburg today?
Parkersburg gets 14h 39m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:12 AM and sunset at 8:51 PM.
When is golden hour in Parkersburg?
The evening golden hour in Parkersburg is about 8:13 PM to 9:11 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Parkersburg?
The evening blue hour in Parkersburg runs from about 9:11 PM to 9:23 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Parkersburg?
After sunset at 8:51 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Parkersburg at around 9:23 PM today.
When is solar noon in Parkersburg?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Parkersburg — is at 1:32 PM today.
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