Sunrise & Sunset in Charlotte, NC

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:24
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Sunset
20:17
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Dawn
05:56
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Solar noon
13:21
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Dusk
20:45
Daylight
13h 53m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:2420:1713h 53m
Tomorrow06:2320:1813h 55m
Change−1m+1m+2m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Charlotte, NC. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Charlotte, NC.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:3317:229h 49m
February07:2417:5110h 27m
March06:5518:1811h 23m
April07:1219:4412h 32m
May06:3420:0913h 35m
June06:1120:3314h 22m
July06:1320:4314h 30m
August06:3220:2913h 57m
September06:5619:5312h 57m
October07:1819:1011h 52m
November07:4418:3110h 47m
December07:1417:129h 58m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC is located at 35.23°N, 80.84°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/New_York timezone (EDT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Charlotte, NC this falls around 13:22 in mid-summer and 12:13 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Charlotte, NC today?
Sunrise in Charlotte, NC varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/New_York.
What time does the sun set in Charlotte, NC?
Sunset in Charlotte, NC depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Charlotte, NC get today?
Daylight hours in Charlotte, NC range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (35.2°).
Does Charlotte, NC observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Charlotte, NC observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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