Sunrise and Sunset Times in North Carolina State

North Carolina

First light at 6:32:08 AM

Sunrise time: 6:56:29 AM

Sunset time: 7:26:59 PM

Last light at 7:51:20 PM

Charlotte

First light at 6:39:50 AM

Sunrise time: 7:04:00 AM

Sunset time: 7:34:03 PM

Last light at 7:58:13 PM

North Carolina's sunrises and sunsets are known for their striking beauty, a result of the state's diverse landscapes from the picturesque coastlines to the Appalachian Mountains. The eastern beaches and barrier islands provide idyllic settings for watching the sun rise over the Atlantic, with the sky and ocean blending in a spectrum of early morning colors. In the west, the Appalachian Mountains offer a dramatic setting for sunsets, with the sun's rays highlighting the contours of the mountains and valleys. The varied terrain across the state, including rolling hills and dense forests, adds depth to these natural spectacles. The distinct seasons in North Carolina enhance the experience, with each season contributing its own palette of colors to the sunrise and sunset skies.

Raleigh

First light at 6:30:36 AM

Sunrise time: 6:54:57 AM

Sunset time: 7:25:29 PM

Last light at 7:49:49 PM

Greensboro

First light at 6:35:00 AM

Sunrise time: 6:59:26 AM

Sunset time: 7:30:13 PM

Last light at 7:54:39 PM

Durham

First light at 6:31:29 AM

Sunrise time: 6:55:54 AM

Sunset time: 7:26:37 PM

Last light at 7:51:01 PM

Winston-Salem

First light at 6:36:47 AM

Sunrise time: 7:01:14 AM

Sunset time: 7:32:02 PM

Last light at 7:56:29 PM

Fayetteville

First light at 6:32:06 AM

Sunrise time: 6:56:13 AM

Sunset time: 7:26:08 PM

Last light at 7:50:15 PM

Cary

First light at 6:31:10 AM

Sunrise time: 6:55:31 AM

Sunset time: 7:26:03 PM

Last light at 7:50:24 PM

Wilmington

First light at 6:28:57 AM

Sunrise time: 6:52:49 AM

Sunset time: 7:22:03 PM

Last light at 7:45:55 PM

High Point

First light at 6:35:56 AM

Sunrise time: 7:00:20 AM

Sunset time: 7:31:01 PM

Last light at 7:55:25 PM