- Home
- Oak Island
Sun Times in Oak Island
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
America/New_York · 11h 10m of daylight
Complete Sun Times
Morning
- Astronomical Dawn
- 5:58 AM
- Blue Hour Starts
- 6:56 AM
- Sunrise
- 7:21 AM
- Golden Hour Ends
- 7:55 AM
Midday
- Solar Noon
- 12:57 PM
Evening
- Golden Hour Starts
- 5:58 PM
- Sunset
- 6:32 PM
- Blue Hour Ends
- 6:57 PM
- Astronomical Dusk
- 7:55 PM
Sunrise & Sunset Times for October 2026
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Select date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 7:07 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 49m of daylight | |
| Oct 2 | 7:07 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 47m of daylight | |
| Oct 3 | 7:08 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 45m of daylight | |
| Oct 4 | 7:09 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 43m of daylight | |
| Oct 5 | 7:10 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 41m of daylight | |
| Oct 6 | 7:10 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 39m of daylight | |
| Oct 7 | 7:11 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 37m of daylight | |
| Oct 8 | 7:12 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 35m of daylight | |
| Oct 9 | 7:13 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 33m of daylight | |
| Oct 10 | 7:13 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 31m of daylight | |
| Oct 11 | 7:14 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 28m of daylight | |
| Oct 12 | 7:15 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 26m of daylight | |
| Oct 13 | 7:16 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 24m of daylight | |
| Oct 14 | 7:16 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 22m of daylight | |
| Oct 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 20m of daylight | |
| Oct 16 | 7:18 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 18m of daylight | |
| Oct 17 | 7:19 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 16m of daylight | |
| Oct 18 | 7:20 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 14m of daylight | |
| Oct 19 | 7:20 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 12m of daylight | |
| Oct 20 | 7:21 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 10m of daylight | |
| Oct 21 | 7:22 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 8m of daylight | |
| Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 6m of daylight | |
| Oct 23 | 7:24 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 4m of daylight | |
| Oct 24 | 7:25 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 2m of daylight | |
| Oct 25 | 7:25 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 0m of daylight | |
| Oct 26 | 7:26 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 59m of daylight | |
| Oct 27 | 7:27 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 57m of daylight | |
| Oct 28 | 7:28 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 55m of daylight | |
| Oct 29 | 7:29 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 53m of daylight | |
| Oct 30 | 7:30 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 51m of daylight | |
| Oct 31 | 7:31 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 49m of daylight |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Oak Island?
Sunrise in Oak Island on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 is at 7:21 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Oak Island?
Sunset in Oak Island on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 is at 6:32 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Oak Island?
Morning golden hour in Oak Island ends at 7:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
How long is the day in Oak Island?
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Oak Island there are 11 hours and 10 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Oak Island?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Oak Island at 12:57 PM (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Oak Island?
In Oak Island, sunset is at 6:32 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:55 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 6:57 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Oak Island?
Twilight in Oak Island lasts approximately 83 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Oak Island?
The earliest sunrise in Oak Island in 2026 is at 6:01 AM on June 12 (America/New_York). This falls shortly before the June solstice, the longest day of the year.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Oak Island?
The latest sunset in Oak Island in 2026 is at 8:27 PM on June 29 (America/New_York). This falls shortly after the June solstice, the longest day of the year.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Oak Island?
After sunset at 6:32 PM in Oak Island, civil twilight ends at 6:57 PM, about 25 minutes later, when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:55 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Oak Island shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Oak Island
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Oak Island on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 09m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 25m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 55m |
Never Miss a Perfect Sunrise or Sunset
Get daily forecasts, quality predictions, and notifications right on your phone