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Sunrise and sunset in Raleigh, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:19 AM–7:53 AM and 6:10 PM–6:44 PM
Times are local time in Raleigh. Current time in Raleigh →
Sunrise and sunset in Raleigh through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 19m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 43m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 17m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 55m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 45m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 47m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 0m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 26m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 54m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 24m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 34m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 5m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 38m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 3m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 25m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 34m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 33m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 22m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 58m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 32m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 57m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 35.77°N, 78.64°W, including daylight saving time where Raleigh uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Raleigh this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 35m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 44m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:59 AM on June 6
- Latest sunset: 8:35 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Raleigh today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:19 AM and sets at 6:44 PM in Raleigh, giving 11 hours 25 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Raleigh?
The longest day in Raleigh in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Raleigh?
The shortest day in Raleigh in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Raleigh?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:59 AM on June 6, and the latest sunset is 8:35 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Raleigh?
Today, golden hour in Raleigh is from sunrise (7:19 AM) to 7:53 AM in the morning, and from 6:10 PM to sunset (6:44 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.