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What time is sunrise and sunset in Knightdale?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:39 AM
109° ESEDawn 6:12 AM

Sunrise in Knightdale was at 6:39:09 AM EST (9h 13m ago).

Sunset
5:15 PM
251° WSWDusk 5:42 PM

Sunset in Knightdale will be at 5:15:26 PM EST (in 1h 24m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 4:39 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Knightdale
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:22 – 7:15 AM4:39 – 5:31 PM
Blue hour6:12 – 6:22 AM5:31 – 5:42 PM
Daylight
10h 36m
−1m 55s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 29m
Solar noon
11:57 AM
Sun altitude
14.6°
Sun direction
238° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:40 AM
109° ESEDawn 6:13 AM

Sunrise in Knightdale will be at 6:40:07 AM EST (in 14h 48m).

Sunset
5:14 PM
251° WSWDusk 5:41 PM

Sunset in Knightdale will be at 5:14:30 PM EST (in 25h 23m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Knightdale

Waning Crescent
21% illuminated
Moonrise
1:57 AM
Moonset
2:42 PM

Calendar

Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:36 AM5:18 PM10h 42m
2 Mon6:37 AM5:17 PM10h 40m
3 Tue6:38 AM5:16 PM10h 38m
4 Wed6:39 AM5:15 PM10h 36m
Wednesday, November 4
10h 36m 17s of daylight·−1m 55s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:12 AM – 5:42 PM
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Time
3:52 PM
Altitude
14.5°
Heading
238° WSW
Light
Daylight

3:52 PM, Daylight, altitude 14.5 degrees

5 Thu6:40 AM5:14 PM10h 34m
6 Fri6:41 AM5:13 PM10h 32m
7 Sat6:42 AM5:12 PM10h 30m
8 Sun6:43 AM5:11 PM10h 28m
9 Mon6:44 AM5:11 PM10h 26m
10 Tue6:45 AM5:10 PM10h 25m
11 Wed6:46 AM5:09 PM10h 23m
12 Thu6:47 AM5:08 PM10h 21m
13 Fri6:48 AM5:08 PM10h 19m
14 Sat6:49 AM5:07 PM10h 18m
15 Sun6:50 AM5:06 PM10h 16m
16 Mon6:51 AM5:06 PM10h 14m
17 Tue6:52 AM5:05 PM10h 13m
18 Wed6:53 AM5:04 PM10h 11m
19 Thu6:54 AM5:04 PM10h 10m
20 Fri6:55 AM5:03 PM10h 08m
21 Sat6:56 AM5:03 PM10h 07m
22 Sun6:57 AM5:02 PM10h 05m
23 Mon6:57 AM5:02 PM10h 04m
24 Tue6:58 AM5:02 PM10h 03m
25 Wed6:59 AM5:01 PM10h 01m
26 Thu7:00 AM5:01 PM10h 00m
27 Fri7:01 AM5:01 PM9h 59m
28 Sat7:02 AM5:00 PM9h 58m
29 Sun7:03 AM5:00 PM9h 56m
30 Mon7:04 AM5:00 PM9h 55m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Knightdale from Flickr.

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Knightdale today?
Sunrise in Knightdale today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:39 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Knightdale today?
Sunset today is at 5:15 PM, after 10h 36m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Knightdale tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:42 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:42 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Knightdale, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Knightdale is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 35m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Knightdale, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Knightdale, North Carolina is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 43m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Knightdale get in summer than in winter?
Knightdale gets 4h 51m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 35m against 9h 43m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Knightdale?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Knightdale is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:57 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Knightdale?
The latest sunset is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:34 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Knightdale?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the sun down by 5:00 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Knightdale?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:35 AM.
Does Knightdale observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Knightdale 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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