What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Amherst, VA?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Amherst, Virginia. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Amherst at the bottom of the page.

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:57 am

Dawn: 5:26 am

Sunrise today in Amherst will be at 5:57 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:34 pm

Dusk: 9:05 pm

Sunset today in Amherst will be at 8:34 PM EDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:56 am

Dawn: 5:25 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Amherst will be at 5:56 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:35 pm

Dusk: 9:06 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Amherst will be at 8:35 PM EDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Amherst

Sunrise and sunset photos of Amherst, VA from Flickr.

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Calendar Amherst Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Amherst, Virginia. Discover Amherst, VA's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

When is the shortest day in Amherst, VA?

The shortest day of the year in Amherst, Virginia (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Amherst, VA?

The shortest day of 2026 in Amherst, Virginia will be 9 hours and 33 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Amherst, VA?

The longest day in Amherst, Virginia (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 21, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Amherst, VA?

The longest day of 2026 in Amherst, Virginia will have 14 hours and 45 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Amherst, VA get in summer vs winter?

Amherst, Virginia gets 5 hours and 11 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 14 hours and 45 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 33 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Amherst, VA?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Amherst, Virginia will be on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:55 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Amherst, VA?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Amherst, Virginia will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:41 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Amherst, VA?

The latest sunset time in Amherst, Virginia will be on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:42 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Amherst, VA?

The earliest sunset time in Amherst, Virginia will be on Monday, December 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM.

Amherst is a town in central Virginia, United States. The population was 2,231 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Amherst County.

Amherst, VA
37.58514,-79.05141
Timezone: America/New_York