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What time is sunrise and sunset in Altavista?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Altavista, Virginia. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:44 AM
109° ESEDawn 6:17 AM

Sunrise in Altavista was at 6:44:36 AM EST (59 min ago).

Sunset
5:16 PM
251° WSWDusk 5:43 PM

Sunset in Altavista will be at 5:16:24 PM EST (in 9h 33m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 4:39 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Altavista
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:27 – 7:21 AM4:39 – 5:33 PM
Blue hour6:17 – 6:27 AM5:33 – 5:43 PM
Daylight
10h 31m
−2m 1s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 31m
Solar noon
12:00 PM
Sun altitude
10.0°
Sun direction
118° ESE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:45 AM
109° ESEDawn 6:18 AM

Sunrise in Altavista will be at 6:45:38 AM EST (in 23h 2m).

Sunset
5:15 PM
251° WSWDusk 5:42 PM

Sunset in Altavista will be at 5:15:25 PM EST (in 33h 32m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Altavista

Waning Crescent
21% illuminated
Moonrise
2:00 AM
Moonset
2:46 PM

Calendar

Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:41 AM5:19 PM10h 37m
2 Mon6:42 AM5:18 PM10h 35m
3 Tue6:43 AM5:17 PM10h 33m
4 Wed6:44 AM5:16 PM10h 31m
Wednesday, November 4
10h 31m 48s of daylight·−2m 1s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM
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Time
7:44 AM
Altitude
10.1°
Heading
118° ESE
Light
Daylight

7:44 AM, Daylight, altitude 10.1 degrees

5 Thu6:45 AM5:15 PM10h 29m
6 Fri6:46 AM5:14 PM10h 27m
7 Sat6:47 AM5:13 PM10h 25m
8 Sun6:48 AM5:12 PM10h 23m
9 Mon6:49 AM5:11 PM10h 22m
10 Tue6:50 AM5:10 PM10h 20m
11 Wed6:51 AM5:10 PM10h 18m
12 Thu6:52 AM5:09 PM10h 16m
13 Fri6:53 AM5:08 PM10h 14m
14 Sat6:55 AM5:07 PM10h 12m
15 Sun6:56 AM5:07 PM10h 11m
16 Mon6:57 AM5:06 PM10h 09m
17 Tue6:58 AM5:05 PM10h 07m
18 Wed6:59 AM5:05 PM10h 06m
19 Thu7:00 AM5:04 PM10h 04m
20 Fri7:01 AM5:04 PM10h 02m
21 Sat7:02 AM5:03 PM10h 01m
22 Sun7:03 AM5:03 PM9h 59m
23 Mon7:04 AM5:02 PM9h 58m
24 Tue7:05 AM5:02 PM9h 56m
25 Wed7:06 AM5:01 PM9h 55m
26 Thu7:07 AM5:01 PM9h 54m
27 Fri7:08 AM5:01 PM9h 52m
28 Sat7:09 AM5:00 PM9h 51m
29 Sun7:10 AM5:00 PM9h 50m
30 Mon7:11 AM5:00 PM9h 49m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Altavista, United States

What time does the sun rise in Altavista today?
Sunrise in Altavista today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:44 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Altavista today?
Sunset today is at 5:16 PM, after 10h 31m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Altavista tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:43 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:44 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Altavista, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Altavista is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 43m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Altavista, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Altavista, Virginia is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 36m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Altavista get in summer than in winter?
Altavista gets 5h 06m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 43m against 9h 36m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Altavista?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Altavista is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:56 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Altavista?
The latest sunset is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:41 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Altavista?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, with the sun down by 4:59 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Altavista?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:40 AM.
Does Altavista observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Altavista uses Eastern Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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