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Sunrise and sunset in Richmond, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:16 AM–7:51 AM and 6:03 PM–6:38 PM
Times are local time in Richmond. Current time in Richmond →
Sunrise and sunset in Richmond through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 49m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 16m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 37m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 10m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 46m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 35m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 37m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 51m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 19m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 49m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 21m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 36m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 9m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 44m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 11m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 35m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 44m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 43m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 31m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 5m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 38m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 0m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 28m |
Calculated for 37.55°N, 77.46°W, including daylight saving time where Richmond uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Richmond this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 46m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 34m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:49 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 8:36 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Richmond today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 6:38 PM in Richmond, giving 11 hours 23 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Richmond?
The longest day in Richmond in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Richmond?
The shortest day in Richmond in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 34 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Richmond?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:49 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 8:36 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Richmond?
Today, golden hour in Richmond is from sunrise (7:16 AM) to 7:51 AM in the morning, and from 6:03 PM to sunset (6:38 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.