Portsmouth Sunrise & Sunset in August 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

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This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Portsmouth, Virginia throughout August 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During August, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in August, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Portsmouth depend on August's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in August brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Portsmouth, Virginia. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during August 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.

August falls in summer for Portsmouth in the Northern Hemisphere. Days are long and sunrises are early at about 36.8° latitude, with sunset times staying later into the evening.

August daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 24m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 36m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h shorter by month end.

Key August Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: August 1 at 6:11 AM
  • Latest sunrise: August 31 at 6:35 AM
  • Earliest sunset: August 1 at 8:14 PM
  • Latest sunset: August 31 at 7:38 PM
  • Day length change: -1h 0m from start to end of month

August averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:23 AM
  • Average sunset: 7:57 PM
  • Average day length: 13h 34m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for August 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Aug 16:11 AM8:14 PM14h 3m6:11 AM - 6:47 AM7:37 PM - 8:14 PM
Aug 26:11 AM8:13 PM14h 2m6:11 AM - 6:48 AM7:37 PM - 8:13 PM
Aug 36:12 AM8:12 PM14h 0m6:12 AM - 6:49 AM7:36 PM - 8:12 PM
Aug 46:13 AM8:11 PM13h 58m6:13 AM - 6:49 AM7:35 PM - 8:11 PM
Aug 56:14 AM8:10 PM13h 56m6:14 AM - 6:50 AM7:34 PM - 8:10 PM
Aug 66:15 AM8:09 PM13h 55m6:15 AM - 6:51 AM7:33 PM - 8:09 PM
Aug 76:16 AM8:08 PM13h 53m6:16 AM - 6:52 AM7:32 PM - 8:08 PM
Aug 86:16 AM8:07 PM13h 51m6:16 AM - 6:52 AM7:31 PM - 8:07 PM
Aug 96:17 AM8:06 PM13h 49m6:17 AM - 6:53 AM7:30 PM - 8:06 PM
Aug 106:18 AM8:05 PM13h 47m6:18 AM - 6:54 AM7:29 PM - 8:05 PM
Aug 116:19 AM8:04 PM13h 45m6:19 AM - 6:55 AM7:28 PM - 8:04 PM
Aug 126:20 AM8:03 PM13h 43m6:20 AM - 6:55 AM7:27 PM - 8:03 PM
Aug 136:21 AM8:02 PM13h 41m6:21 AM - 6:56 AM7:26 PM - 8:02 PM
Aug 146:21 AM8:01 PM13h 39m6:21 AM - 6:57 AM7:25 PM - 8:01 PM
Aug 156:22 AM7:59 PM13h 37m6:22 AM - 6:58 AM7:24 PM - 7:59 PM
Aug 166:23 AM7:58 PM13h 35m6:23 AM - 6:59 AM7:23 PM - 7:58 PM
Aug 176:24 AM7:57 PM13h 33m6:24 AM - 6:59 AM7:22 PM - 7:57 PM
Aug 186:25 AM7:56 PM13h 31m6:25 AM - 7:00 AM7:20 PM - 7:56 PM
Aug 196:26 AM7:54 PM13h 29m6:26 AM - 7:01 AM7:19 PM - 7:54 PM
Aug 206:26 AM7:53 PM13h 27m6:26 AM - 7:02 AM7:18 PM - 7:53 PM
Aug 216:27 AM7:52 PM13h 25m6:27 AM - 7:02 AM7:17 PM - 7:52 PM
Aug 226:28 AM7:51 PM13h 23m6:28 AM - 7:03 AM7:16 PM - 7:51 PM
Aug 236:29 AM7:49 PM13h 20m6:29 AM - 7:04 AM7:14 PM - 7:49 PM
Aug 246:30 AM7:48 PM13h 18m6:30 AM - 7:05 AM7:13 PM - 7:48 PM
Aug 256:31 AM7:47 PM13h 16m6:31 AM - 7:05 AM7:12 PM - 7:47 PM
Aug 266:31 AM7:45 PM13h 14m6:31 AM - 7:06 AM7:10 PM - 7:45 PM
Aug 276:32 AM7:44 PM13h 12m6:32 AM - 7:07 AM7:09 PM - 7:44 PM
Aug 286:33 AM7:43 PM13h 10m6:33 AM - 7:08 AM7:08 PM - 7:43 PM
Aug 296:34 AM7:41 PM13h 7m6:34 AM - 7:09 AM7:06 PM - 7:41 PM
Aug 306:35 AM7:40 PM13h 5m6:35 AM - 7:09 AM7:05 PM - 7:40 PM
Aug 316:35 AM7:38 PM13h 3m6:35 AM - 7:10 AM7:04 PM - 7:38 PM

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About sunrise and sunset in Portsmouth in August

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through August as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Portsmouth, Virginia, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates. Highlighted row in the table shows today's date in this location's time zone when you view the page.

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; the "Last updated" line reflects the current local 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 August.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Portsmouth, Virginia in August?

Sunrise times in Portsmouth, Virginia in August vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunrise times, which are updated daily.

What time is sunset in Portsmouth, Virginia in August?

Sunset times in Portsmouth, Virginia in August vary throughout the month. Check this page for the latest sunset times, which are updated daily.

How long is the day in Portsmouth, Virginia in August?

Day length in Portsmouth, Virginia in August changes throughout the month. Check this page for the latest day length information, which is updated daily.

What is golden hour in Portsmouth, Virginia?

Golden hour in Portsmouth, 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.

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.