Long Creek Sunrise & Sunset

Sunday, July 26 at Long Creek, Virginia. There are 14h 12m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:05 AM to sunset at 8:16 PM.

Sunrise
6:05 AM
First light 5:35 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Last light 8:46 PM
Length of day
14h 12m
Trend
Losing about 1 minute of daylight a day
Solar noon
1:11 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Long Creek.

First light5:35 AM
Sunrise6:05 AM
Golden hour6:42 AM
Solar noon1:11 PM
Golden hour7:39 PM
Sunset8:16 PM
Last light8:46 PM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
92% lit · rises 6:35 PM · sets 3:00 AM
Best fishing times for Long Creek

Daylight by month in Long Creek

How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan7:17 AM5:11 PM9h 55m
Feb6:53 AM5:44 PM10h 51m
Mar7:16 AM7:11 PM11h 56m
Apr6:31 AM7:39 PM13h 08m
May5:57 AM8:05 PM14h 08m
JunLongest5:44 AM8:25 PM14h 41m
Jul5:56 AM8:24 PM14h 27m
Aug6:21 AM7:56 PM13h 35m
Sep6:46 AM7:12 PM12h 26m
Oct7:12 AM6:28 PM11h 16m
Nov6:42 AM4:55 PM10h 13m
DecShortest7:10 AM4:49 PM9h 39m

Longest day around June 21 (14h 42m), shortest around December 21 (9h 38m). That is a swing of 5h 04m across the year.

Time your day on the water

Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.

Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Long Creek

On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Long Creek’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.

Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Long Creek runs from about 9h 38m at the shortest day to 14h 42m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Long Creek tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Long Creek today?+

On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 8:16 PM at Long Creek, Virginia. First light (dawn) is around 5:35 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:46 PM.

How many hours of daylight does Long Creek get today?+

Sunday, July 26 has 14h 12m of daylight at Long Creek. The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Long Creek?+

The longest day at Long Creek is around June 21 with 14h 42m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 38m. That is a swing of 5h 04m across the year.

What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+

First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 1:11 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.

Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+

Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Long Creek's exact coordinates (36.903°, -76.070°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.

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