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What time is sunrise and sunset in Herndon?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:17 AM
100° EDawn 6:50 AM

Sunrise in Herndon will be at 7:17:12 AM EDT (in 4h 14m).

Sunset
6:32 PM
260° WDusk 6:59 PM

Sunset in Herndon will be at 6:32:47 PM EDT (in 15h 29m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:48 AM

Daylight
11h 15m
Darkness
9h 50m
Solar noon
12:55 PM
Sun altitude
47.7° below
Sun direction
52° NE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:18 AM
101° EDawn 6:51 AM

Sunrise in Herndon will be at 7:18:12 AM EDT (in 28h 15m).

Sunset
6:31 PM
259° WDusk 6:58 PM

Sunset in Herndon will be at 6:31:21 PM EDT (in 39h 28m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Herndon

Waxing Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
12:28 PM
Moonset
9:23 PM

Calendar

Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:03 AM6:53 PM11h 50m
2 Fri7:04 AM6:52 PM11h 47m
3 Sat7:05 AM6:50 PM11h 45m
4 Sun7:06 AM6:49 PM11h 42m
5 Mon7:07 AM6:47 PM11h 40m
6 Tue7:08 AM6:46 PM11h 37m
7 Wed7:09 AM6:44 PM11h 35m
8 Thu7:10 AM6:43 PM11h 32m
9 Fri7:11 AM6:41 PM11h 30m
10 Sat7:12 AM6:40 PM11h 27m
11 Sun7:13 AM6:38 PM11h 25m
12 Mon7:14 AM6:37 PM11h 22m
13 Tue7:15 AM6:35 PM11h 20m
14 Wed7:16 AM6:34 PM11h 18m
15 Thu7:17 AM6:32 PM11h 15m
Thursday, October 15
11h 15m 35s of daylight·−2m 26s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:50 AM – 6:59 PM
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Time
3:04 AM
Altitude
-47.6°
Heading
52° NE
Light
Night

3:04 AM, Night, altitude -47.6 degrees

16 Fri7:18 AM6:31 PM11h 13m
17 Sat7:19 AM6:29 PM11h 10m
18 Sun7:20 AM6:28 PM11h 08m
19 Mon7:21 AM6:27 PM11h 05m
20 Tue7:22 AM6:25 PM11h 03m
21 Wed7:23 AM6:24 PM11h 01m
22 Thu7:24 AM6:23 PM10h 58m
23 Fri7:25 AM6:21 PM10h 56m
24 Sat7:26 AM6:20 PM10h 54m
25 Sun7:27 AM6:19 PM10h 51m
26 Mon7:28 AM6:17 PM10h 49m
27 Tue7:29 AM6:16 PM10h 47m
28 Wed7:30 AM6:15 PM10h 44m
29 Thu7:31 AM6:14 PM10h 42m
30 Fri7:32 AM6:13 PM10h 40m
31 Sat7:33 AM6:11 PM10h 38m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Herndon from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: Washington-Dulles International Airport IAD Chantilly VA at dusk
Washington-Dulles International Airport IAD Chantilly VA at duskView on Flickr
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Flickr photo: Morning After
Morning AfterView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Winter Sunrise
Winter SunriseView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Dawn Over Lake Fairfax
Dawn Over Lake FairfaxView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Blurry but brilliant colors of sunset from the tarmac, Washington Dulles Airport, Virginia
Blurry but brilliant colors of sunset from the tarmac, Washington Dulles Airport, VirginiaView on Flickr
Flickr photo: American Airlines Retro AstroJet and Air Lingus at sunset at Washington Dulles International Airport - Chantilly VA
American Airlines Retro AstroJet and Air Lingus at sunset at Washington Dulles International Airport - Chantilly VAView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Rolls Royce Phantom
Rolls Royce PhantomView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Terminal at sunset, Washington Dulles Airport, Virginia
Terminal at sunset, Washington Dulles Airport, VirginiaView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Glass high-rises reflect the sunset, Dulles Toll Road, Reston, Virginia
Glass high-rises reflect the sunset, Dulles Toll Road, Reston, VirginiaView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset sky from the tarmac, Washington Dulles Airport, Virginia
Sunset sky from the tarmac, Washington Dulles Airport, VirginiaView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Control tower at sunset, unfortunate window reflections, Washington Dulles Airport, Virginia
Control tower at sunset, unfortunate window reflections, Washington Dulles Airport, VirginiaView on Flickr

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Herndon today?
Sunrise in Herndon today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 7:17 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Herndon today?
Sunset today is at 6:32 PM, after 11h 15m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Herndon tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:59 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:01 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Herndon, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Herndon is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 54m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Herndon, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Herndon, Virginia is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 25m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Herndon get in summer than in winter?
Herndon gets 5h 28m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 54m against 9h 25m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Herndon?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Herndon is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:43 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Herndon?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:39 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Herndon?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 7, 2026, with the sun down by 4:47 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Herndon?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:35 AM.
Does Herndon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Herndon 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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