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Virginia Beach, United States - Sunrise Time

Wondering when the sun comes up in Virginia Beach? Here is today's exact sunrise time for Virginia Beach, United States, along with first light and the morning golden hour — everything you need to plan an early shoot or a quiet start to the day.

Virginia Beach Sunrise TimeSeptember 2

Sunrise Time
First Light
Morning Golden Hour
6:37 AM – 7:11 AM
Sunset Time
Daylight
Timezone
America/New_York

Sunrise times by month in Virginia Beach

MonthSunrise TimeSunset TimeDaylight
January7:17 AM5:11 PM9h 54m
February6:53 AM5:45 PM10h 51m
March7:16 AM7:12 PM11h 55m
April6:31 AM7:39 PM13h 7m
May5:57 AM8:05 PM14h 7m
June5:45 AM8:25 PM14h 40m
July5:57 AM8:24 PM14h 26m
August6:22 AM7:57 PM13h 35m
September6:47 AM7:13 PM12h 26m
October7:12 AM6:29 PM11h 16m
November6:43 AM4:56 PM10h 12m
December7:10 AM4:49 PM9h 39m

Times shown are for the 15th of each month, in local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Virginia Beach today?

Today's sunrise in Virginia Beach, United States is at 6:37 AM, giving 12h 56m of daylight before sunset at 7:33 PM.

What time is first light in Virginia Beach today?

First light in Virginia Beach begins at 6:10 AM — the start of civil twilight, roughly half an hour before sunrise at 6:37 AM. The pre-sunrise sky often shows the softest colors of the day.

What time is the morning golden hour in Virginia Beach?

The morning golden hour in Virginia Beach runs 6:37 AM – 7:11 AM, starting at sunrise. The low sun gives soft, warm, directional light — and mornings are usually calmer and less crowded than sunset.

What is the best time for sunrise photography in Virginia Beach?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before sunrise (6:37 AM) to catch the pre-dawn glow. The most vibrant colors typically appear 10-15 minutes before the sun clears the horizon, with a soft golden window right after.

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