Best Wedding Ceremony Time in Virginia Beach, VA for Golden-Hour Photos (2026)
What time should a Virginia Beach, VA wedding ceremony start for the best photos? Sunset shifts every month, so the ideal time does too. The photographer trick: start ~90 minutes before sunset so the ceremony ends as golden hour begins. Month-by-month for Virginia Beach, VA, 2026 (local time):
| Month (2026) | Sunset | Ideal ceremony start |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5:12 PM | 3:42 PM |
| Feb | 5:45 PM | 4:15 PM |
| Mar | 7:12 PM | 5:42 PM |
| Apr | 7:39 PM | 6:09 PM |
| May | 8:05 PM | 6:35 PM |
| Jun | 8:24 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Jul | 8:22 PM | 6:52 PM |
| Aug | 7:54 PM | 6:24 PM |
| Sep | 7:10 PM | 5:40 PM |
| Oct | 6:26 PM | 4:56 PM |
| Nov | 4:54 PM | 3:24 PM |
| Dec | 4:48 PM | 3:18 PM |
Computed from NOAA solar formulas for Virginia Beach, VA. Golden hour = ~60 min before sunset.
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How to use these times
A June Virginia Beach, VA wedding has sunset near 8:24 PM (ceremony ~6:54 PM); December drops to 4:48 PM โ go mid-afternoon with a candlelit reception. Find sunset, count back 90 minutes, get ready at the venue, keep a morning buffer, go unplugged for the ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
What time is golden hour in Virginia Beach, VA?
Roughly 8:24 PM in June and 4:48 PM in December.
What time should my Virginia Beach, VA ceremony start?
~90 minutes before sunset; a June Virginia Beach, VA wedding is around 6:54 PM.
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