Sun Times in Charlotte
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Charlotte?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Charlotte (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Charlotte?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Charlotte (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Charlotte?
Morning golden hour in Charlotte ends at 7:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:32 PM.
How long is the day in Charlotte?
The day length for Charlotte is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Charlotte?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Charlotte is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Charlotte?
Sunset and dusk times for Charlotte are displayed above (America/New_York). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Charlotte?
Twilight duration in Charlotte varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Charlotte?
The earliest sunrise in Charlotte in 2026 is at 6:09 AM on June 8 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Charlotte?
The latest sunset in Charlotte in 2026 is at 8:43 PM on June 25 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Charlotte?
After sunset in Charlotte, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
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