Norfolk Sunrise & Sunset in April 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Norfolk, Virginia throughout April 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of April in Norfolk reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During April, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Norfolk benefit from accurate April sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding April's sun time patterns in Norfolk, Virginia enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. The daily variations in sun times during April may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

April is a seasonal transition month for Norfolk in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

April daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 39m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 25m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 5m longer by month end.

Key April Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: April 1 at 6:53 AM
  • Latest sunrise: April 30 at 6:14 AM
  • Earliest sunset: April 1 at 7:27 PM
  • Latest sunset: April 30 at 7:52 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 5m from start to end of month

April averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:33 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:39 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 6m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

Sunrise Trend
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Day Length Trend

Daily Sun Times for April 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Apr 16:53 AM7:27 PM12h 33m6:53 AM - 7:27 AM6:52 PM - 7:27 PM
Apr 26:52 AM7:28 PM12h 36m6:52 AM - 7:26 AM6:53 PM - 7:28 PM
Apr 36:50 AM7:28 PM12h 38m6:50 AM - 7:25 AM6:54 PM - 7:28 PM
Apr 46:49 AM7:29 PM12h 40m6:49 AM - 7:23 AM6:55 PM - 7:29 PM
Apr 56:47 AM7:30 PM12h 43m6:47 AM - 7:22 AM6:56 PM - 7:30 PM
Apr 66:46 AM7:31 PM12h 45m6:46 AM - 7:20 AM6:57 PM - 7:31 PM
Apr 76:44 AM7:32 PM12h 47m6:44 AM - 7:19 AM6:58 PM - 7:32 PM
Apr 86:43 AM7:33 PM12h 50m6:43 AM - 7:17 AM6:58 PM - 7:33 PM
Apr 96:42 AM7:34 PM12h 52m6:42 AM - 7:16 AM6:59 PM - 7:34 PM
Apr 106:40 AM7:34 PM12h 54m6:40 AM - 7:15 AM7:00 PM - 7:34 PM
Apr 116:39 AM7:35 PM12h 57m6:39 AM - 7:13 AM7:01 PM - 7:35 PM
Apr 126:37 AM7:36 PM12h 59m6:37 AM - 7:12 AM7:02 PM - 7:36 PM
Apr 136:36 AM7:37 PM13h 1m6:36 AM - 7:11 AM7:03 PM - 7:37 PM
Apr 146:35 AM7:38 PM13h 3m6:35 AM - 7:09 AM7:03 PM - 7:38 PM
Apr 156:33 AM7:39 PM13h 6m6:33 AM - 7:08 AM7:04 PM - 7:39 PM
Apr 166:32 AM7:40 PM13h 8m6:32 AM - 7:07 AM7:05 PM - 7:40 PM
Apr 176:30 AM7:41 PM13h 10m6:30 AM - 7:05 AM7:06 PM - 7:41 PM
Apr 186:29 AM7:42 PM13h 12m6:29 AM - 7:04 AM7:07 PM - 7:42 PM
Apr 196:28 AM7:42 PM13h 15m6:28 AM - 7:03 AM7:08 PM - 7:42 PM
Apr 206:26 AM7:43 PM13h 17m6:26 AM - 7:01 AM7:08 PM - 7:43 PM
Apr 216:25 AM7:44 PM13h 19m6:25 AM - 7:00 AM7:09 PM - 7:44 PM
Apr 226:24 AM7:45 PM13h 21m6:24 AM - 6:59 AM7:10 PM - 7:45 PM
Apr 236:23 AM7:46 PM13h 23m6:23 AM - 6:58 AM7:11 PM - 7:46 PM
Apr 246:21 AM7:47 PM13h 25m6:21 AM - 6:57 AM7:12 PM - 7:47 PM
Apr 256:20 AM7:48 PM13h 28m6:20 AM - 6:55 AM7:12 PM - 7:48 PM
Apr 266:19 AM7:49 PM13h 30m6:19 AM - 6:54 AM7:13 PM - 7:49 PM
Apr 276:18 AM7:50 PM13h 32m6:18 AM - 6:53 AM7:14 PM - 7:50 PM
Apr 286:16 AM7:50 PM13h 34m6:16 AM - 6:52 AM7:15 PM - 7:50 PM
Apr 296:15 AM7:51 PM13h 36m6:15 AM - 6:51 AM7:16 PM - 7:51 PM
Apr 306:14 AM7:52 PM13h 38m6:14 AM - 6:50 AM7:17 PM - 7:52 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Norfolk in April

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through April as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Norfolk, Virginia, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in April.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Norfolk, Virginia in April?

Today, the sun rises in Norfolk, Virginia at 6:45 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Norfolk, Virginia in April?

Today, the sun sets in Norfolk, Virginia at 5:54 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout April, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Norfolk, Virginia in April?

Today's daylight in Norfolk, Virginia lasts about 11h 9m. As we move through April, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Norfolk, Virginia?

Golden hour in Norfolk, Virginia refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

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How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.