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What time is sunrise and sunset in Nags Head?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:09 AM
100° EDawn 6:43 AM

Sunrise in Nags Head will be at 7:09:20 AM EDT (in 2h 16m).

Sunset
6:26 PM
260° WDusk 6:52 PM

Sunset in Nags Head will be at 6:26:37 PM EDT (in 13h 34m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:44 AM

Daylight
11h 17m
Darkness
9h 52m
Solar noon
12:48 PM
Sun altitude
27.8° below
Sun direction
80° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:10 AM
101° EDawn 6:44 AM

Sunrise in Nags Head will be at 7:10:12 AM EDT (in 26h 17m).

Sunset
6:25 PM
259° WDusk 6:51 PM

Sunset in Nags Head will be at 6:25:19 PM EDT (in 37h 32m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Nags Head

Waxing Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
12:09 PM
Moonset
9:27 PM

Calendar

Eastern Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:57 AM6:46 PM11h 48m
2 Fri6:58 AM6:44 PM11h 46m
3 Sat6:59 AM6:43 PM11h 43m
4 Sun7:00 AM6:41 PM11h 41m
5 Mon7:00 AM6:40 PM11h 39m
6 Tue7:01 AM6:38 PM11h 37m
7 Wed7:02 AM6:37 PM11h 34m
8 Thu7:03 AM6:36 PM11h 32m
9 Fri7:04 AM6:34 PM11h 30m
10 Sat7:05 AM6:33 PM11h 28m
11 Sun7:05 AM6:31 PM11h 26m
12 Mon7:06 AM6:30 PM11h 23m
13 Tue7:07 AM6:29 PM11h 21m
14 Wed7:08 AM6:27 PM11h 19m
15 Thu7:09 AM6:26 PM11h 17m
Thursday, October 15
11h 17m 17s of daylight·−2m 11s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:43 AM – 6:52 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a7:09 AM12:48 PM6:26 PMhorizon
Time
4:53 AM
Altitude
-27.8°
Heading
80° E
Light
Night

4:53 AM, Night, altitude -27.8 degrees

16 Fri7:10 AM6:25 PM11h 15m
17 Sat7:11 AM6:24 PM11h 12m
18 Sun7:11 AM6:22 PM11h 10m
19 Mon7:12 AM6:21 PM11h 08m
20 Tue7:13 AM6:20 PM11h 06m
21 Wed7:14 AM6:19 PM11h 04m
22 Thu7:15 AM6:17 PM11h 02m
23 Fri7:16 AM6:16 PM11h 00m
24 Sat7:17 AM6:15 PM10h 57m
25 Sun7:18 AM6:14 PM10h 55m
26 Mon7:19 AM6:13 PM10h 53m
27 Tue7:20 AM6:11 PM10h 51m
28 Wed7:21 AM6:10 PM10h 49m
29 Thu7:22 AM6:09 PM10h 47m
30 Fri7:23 AM6:08 PM10h 45m
31 Sat7:24 AM6:07 PM10h 43m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Nags Head from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: Roanoke Marshes Boat Dock Sunrise
Roanoke Marshes Boat Dock SunriseView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Muted colors of sunrise on a hazy morning at Nags Head Beach - Outer Banks of North Carolina
Muted colors of sunrise on a hazy morning at Nags Head Beach - Outer Banks of North CarolinaView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunrise at Jennette's Pier in the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Sunrise at Jennette's Pier in the Outer Banks of North CarolinaView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunrise on the beach over the Atlantic Ocean in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, taken in Nags Head. Thunderhead clouds approaching
Sunrise on the beach over the Atlantic Ocean in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, taken in Nags Head. Thunderhead clouds approachingView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunrise silhouette of a man walking his black labrador retriever dog on the beach. Nags Head North Carolina
Sunrise silhouette of a man walking his black labrador retriever dog on the beach. Nags Head North CarolinaView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunrise silhouette of a man walking his black labrador retriever dog on the beach. Nags Head North Carolina
Sunrise silhouette of a man walking his black labrador retriever dog on the beach. Nags Head North CarolinaView on Flickr
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Sunrise or sunset photo of Nags Head
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Sunrise or sunset photo of Nags Head
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Flickr photo: Outer Banks North Carolina OBX Lighthouse Manteo NC
Outer Banks North Carolina OBX Lighthouse Manteo NCView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Nags Head, United States

What time does the sun rise in Nags Head today?
Sunrise in Nags Head today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 7:09 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Nags Head today?
Sunset today is at 6:26 PM, after 11h 17m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Nags Head tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:52 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:51 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Nags Head, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Nags Head is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 36m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Nags Head, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Nags Head, North Carolina is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 42m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Nags Head get in summer than in winter?
Nags Head gets 4h 53m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 36m against 9h 42m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Nags Head?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Nags Head is on Friday, June 12, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:45 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Nags Head?
The latest sunset is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:23 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Nags Head?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the sun down by 4:48 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Nags Head?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:24 AM.
Does Nags Head observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nags Head 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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