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Sun Times in Spruce Pine
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Spruce Pine?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Spruce Pine (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Spruce Pine?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Spruce Pine (America/New_York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Spruce Pine?
Golden hour times for Spruce Pine are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Spruce Pine?
The day length for Spruce Pine is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Spruce Pine?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Spruce Pine is shown in the times above (America/New_York). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Spruce Pine?
Sunset and dusk times for Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine?
Twilight duration in Spruce Pine 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 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 in Spruce Pine, 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.
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 |