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Sunrise and sunset in Charlotte, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:27 AM–8:02 AM and 6:19 PM–6:54 PM
Times are local time in Charlotte. Current time in Charlotte →
Sunrise and sunset in Charlotte through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 20m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 45m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 20m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 58m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 48m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 50m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 2m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 28m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 55m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 25m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 34m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 4m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 36m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 0m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 22m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 31m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 30m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 19m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 55m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 30m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 56m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 35.23°N, 80.84°W, including daylight saving time where Charlotte uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Charlotte this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 32m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 47m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:09 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 8:43 PM on June 25
Questions
What time is sunrise in Charlotte today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:27 AM and sets at 6:54 PM in Charlotte, giving 11 hours 26 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Charlotte?
The longest day in Charlotte in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Charlotte?
The shortest day in Charlotte in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 47 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Charlotte?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:09 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 8:43 PM on June 25. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Charlotte?
Today, golden hour in Charlotte is from sunrise (7:27 AM) to 8:02 AM in the morning, and from 6:19 PM to sunset (6:54 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.