Sunrise & Sunset in Raleigh, NC

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:15
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Sunset
20:08
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Dawn
05:47
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Solar noon
13:12
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Dusk
20:36
Daylight
13h 53m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:1520:0813h 53m
Tomorrow06:1420:0913h 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:2517:119h 46m
February07:1617:4110h 25m
March06:4718:0911h 22m
April07:0319:3612h 33m
May06:2420:0113h 37m
June06:0120:2514h 24m
July06:0220:3514h 33m
August06:2220:2113h 59m
September06:4719:4512h 58m
October07:0919:0111h 52m
November07:3618:2110h 45m
December07:0617:029h 56m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, NC is located at 35.78°N, 78.64°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 Raleigh, NC this falls around 13:13 in mid-summer and 12:04 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Raleigh, NC today?
Sunrise in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC?
Sunset in Raleigh, NC depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Raleigh, NC get today?
Daylight hours in Raleigh, NC range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (35.8°).
Does Raleigh, NC observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Raleigh, 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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