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Sun Times in Spruce Pine
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Spruce Pine?
Sunrise in Spruce Pine on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 7:01 AM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Spruce Pine?
Sunset in Spruce Pine on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 7:52 PM (America/New_York). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Spruce Pine?
Morning golden hour in Spruce Pine ends at 7:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:18 PM.
How long is the day in Spruce Pine?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Spruce Pine there are 12 hours and 51 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Spruce Pine?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Spruce Pine at 1:27 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 Spruce Pine?
In Spruce Pine, sunset is at 7:52 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:21 PM (America/New_York). Civil twilight ends at 8:18 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Spruce Pine?
Twilight in Spruce Pine lasts approximately 88 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 Spruce Pine?
The earliest sunrise in Spruce Pine in 2026 is at 6:11 AM on June 6 (America/New_York). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Spruce Pine?
The latest sunset in Spruce Pine in 2026 is at 8:48 PM on June 21 (America/New_York). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Spruce Pine?
After sunset at 7:52 PM in Spruce Pine, civil twilight ends at 8:18 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:21 PM (America/New_York).
What these times mean
Solar times in Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Spruce Pine on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 00m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 07m |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 35m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 31m |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 16m |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 44m |