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What time is sunrise and sunset in Canton?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:51 AM
108° ESEDawn 6:24 AM

Sunrise in Canton was at 6:51:02 AM EST (11h 11m ago).

Sunset
5:38 PM
252° WSWDusk 6:04 PM

Sunset in Canton was at 5:38:23 PM EST (24 min ago).

Now
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Blue hour now · Dusk at 6:04 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Canton
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:34 – 7:26 AM5:02 – 5:54 PM
Blue hour6:24 – 6:34 AM5:54 – 6:04 PM
Daylight
10h 47m
−1m 53s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 29m
Solar noon
12:14 PM
Sun altitude
6.1° below
Sun direction
255° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:52 AM
108° ESEDawn 6:25 AM

Sunrise in Canton will be at 6:52:00 AM EST (in 12h 49m).

Sunset
5:37 PM
252° WSWDusk 6:03 PM

Sunset in Canton will be at 5:37:29 PM EST (in 23h 35m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Canton

Waning Crescent
21% illuminated
Moonrise
2:16 AM
Moonset
3:00 PM

Calendar

Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:48 AM5:41 PM10h 53m
2 Mon6:49 AM5:40 PM10h 51m
3 Tue6:50 AM5:39 PM10h 49m
4 Wed6:51 AM5:38 PM10h 47m
Wednesday, November 4
10h 47m 20s of daylight·−1m 53s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:24 AM – 6:04 PM
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Time
6:03 PM
Altitude
-6.1°
Heading
256° WSW
Light
Nautical twilight

6:03 PM, Nautical twilight, altitude -6.1 degrees

5 Thu6:52 AM5:37 PM10h 45m
6 Fri6:52 AM5:36 PM10h 43m
7 Sat6:53 AM5:35 PM10h 41m
8 Sun6:54 AM5:34 PM10h 40m
9 Mon6:55 AM5:34 PM10h 38m
10 Tue6:56 AM5:33 PM10h 36m
11 Wed6:57 AM5:32 PM10h 34m
12 Thu6:58 AM5:31 PM10h 33m
13 Fri6:59 AM5:31 PM10h 31m
14 Sat7:00 AM5:30 PM10h 29m
15 Sun7:01 AM5:29 PM10h 28m
16 Mon7:02 AM5:29 PM10h 26m
17 Tue7:03 AM5:28 PM10h 24m
18 Wed7:04 AM5:28 PM10h 23m
19 Thu7:05 AM5:27 PM10h 21m
20 Fri7:06 AM5:27 PM10h 20m
21 Sat7:07 AM5:26 PM10h 19m
22 Sun7:08 AM5:26 PM10h 17m
23 Mon7:09 AM5:25 PM10h 16m
24 Tue7:10 AM5:25 PM10h 15m
25 Wed7:11 AM5:25 PM10h 13m
26 Thu7:12 AM5:24 PM10h 12m
27 Fri7:13 AM5:24 PM10h 11m
28 Sat7:14 AM5:24 PM10h 10m
29 Sun7:15 AM5:24 PM10h 08m
30 Mon7:16 AM5:23 PM10h 07m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Canton from Flickr.

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Canton today?
Sunrise in Canton today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:51 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Canton today?
Sunset today is at 5:38 PM, after 10h 47m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Canton tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:04 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:04 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Canton, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Canton is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 45m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Canton, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Canton, North Carolina is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 56m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Canton get in summer than in winter?
Canton gets 4h 48m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 45m against 9h 56m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Canton?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Canton is on Friday, June 12, 2026, when the sun comes up at 6:09 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Canton?
The latest sunset is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:56 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Canton?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the sun down by 5:23 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Canton?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:47 AM.
Does Canton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Canton 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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