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Charlotte Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Charlotte, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Charlotte, United States, sunrise is at 7:14 AM and sunset is at 7:19 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 12h 05m, solar noon is at 1:16 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:47 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:45 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:05 AM
Today’s solar times in Charlotte
Dawn
6:48 AM
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:47 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:45 PM
Sunset
7:19 PM
Dusk
7:44 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 05m
Solar noon
1:16 PM
Coordinates
35.2271, -80.8431
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 35.2271, longitude -80.8431, and the America/New_York time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Charlotte over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 05m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 50m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 01m |
What these times mean
Charlotte changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Charlotte throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:52 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 31m |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 18m |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 48m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:09 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
8:43 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 32m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 47m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Charlotte with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Nov 15, 2077 | 12:07 PM | 93.7% |
| May 11, 2078 | 1:56 PM | 107% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Charlotte today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Charlotte, United States is at 7:14 AM and sunset is at 7:19 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in Charlotte today?
Today in Charlotte, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 05m.
When is golden hour in Charlotte?
Morning golden hour in Charlotte ends at 7:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:45 PM.
What time is solar noon in Charlotte?
Solar noon in Charlotte is at 1:16 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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