What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Raleigh, NC?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Raleigh, North Carolina. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Raleigh at the bottom of the page.

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

6:00 am

Dawn: 5:30 am

Sunrise today in Raleigh was at 6:00 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:28 pm

Dusk: 8:57 pm

Sunset today in Raleigh will be at 8:28 PM EDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

6:00 am

Dawn: 5:30 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Raleigh will be at 6:00 AM EDT ().

Sunset

8:28 pm

Dusk: 8:58 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Raleigh will be at 8:28 PM EDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Raleigh

Sunrise and sunset photos of Raleigh, NC from Flickr.

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Calendar Raleigh Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

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

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Raleigh

When is the shortest day in Raleigh, NC?

The shortest day of the year in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC?

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

When is the longest day in Raleigh, NC?

The longest day in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC?

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

How much more daylight does Raleigh, NC get in summer vs winter?

Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina will be on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 5:59 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Raleigh, NC?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:36 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Raleigh, NC?

The latest sunset time in Raleigh, North Carolina will be on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:35 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Raleigh, NC?

The earliest sunset time in Raleigh, North Carolina will be on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM.

Cities near Raleigh: Wake County, West Raleigh.

National Parks near Raleigh: National Veterans Freedom Park.

Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the “City of Oaks” for its many oak trees, which line the streets in the historic downtown area. The city is home to numerous museums, parks, and performing arts venues.

Raleigh, NC
35.7721,-78.63861
Timezone: America/New_York