What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in North Carolina, United States?

Here are today's sunrise and sunset times in North Carolina, United States. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar on this page for specific dates of sunrise/sunset in North Carolina.

Today Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunrise

6:01 am

Dawn: 5:31 am

Sunrise today in North Carolina was at 6:01 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:30 pm

Dusk: 9:00 pm

Sunset today in North Carolina will be at 8:30 PM EDT ().

Tomorrow Sunday, June 7, 2026

Sunrise

6:01 am

Dawn: 5:31 am

Sunrise tomorrow in North Carolina will be at 6:01 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:31 pm

Dusk: 9:01 pm

Sunset tomorrow in North Carolina will be at 8:31 PM EDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of North Carolina

Sunrise and sunset photos of North Carolina, United States from Flickr.

Dawn to Dusk
morning light
Beautiful sunset - Jordan Lake, North Carolina
Star sunset (only took down brighness)
A gentle walk through an enchanted forest - Jordan Lake Park, North Carolina
Anteroom (X)
Afterglow
Sunset, Jordan Lake
Pinelands at sunset
Beacons
Over Jordan
Covid 19 lockdown
sunset
sunset
Some enchanted evening
Jordan Lake Sunset

Calendar North Carolina Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

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

DateDawnSunriseSolar NoonSunsetDuskDay Length

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about North Carolina

When is the shortest day in North Carolina, United States?

The shortest day of the year in North Carolina (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 North Carolina, United States?

The shortest day of 2026 in North Carolina will be 9 hours and 43 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in North Carolina, United States?

The longest day in North Carolina (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 North Carolina, United States?

The longest day of 2026 in North Carolina will have 14 hours and 35 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does North Carolina, United States get in summer vs winter?

North Carolina gets 4 hours and 51 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 14 hours and 35 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 43 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in North Carolina, United States?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in North Carolina will be on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in North Carolina, United States?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in North Carolina will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:38 AM.

When is the latest sunset in North Carolina, United States?

The latest sunset time in North Carolina will be on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:37 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in North Carolina, United States?

The earliest sunset time in North Carolina will be on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM.

National Parks near North Carolina: National Veterans Freedom Park.

North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state is bordered by South Carolina to the south, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is home to a variety of different landscapes, from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the coastal plains in the east. The state is also home to a number of major universities, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University.

North Carolina, United States
35.75957,-79.0193
Timezone: America/New_York