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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 June 25, 2026 in Charlotte, United States, sunrise is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 8:43 PM (America/New_York). The day lasts 14h 32m, solar noon is at 1:27 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:49 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:05 PM.
Local date
June 25, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Updated hourly
America/New_York
Today’s solar times in Charlotte
Dawn
5:41 AM
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:49 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:05 PM
Sunset
8:43 PM
Dusk
9:12 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 32m
Solar noon
1:27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 25, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 32m |
| TomorrowJun 26, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 31m |
| +1 weekJul 2, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 29m |
| +1 monthJul 25, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 06m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Charlotte today?
On June 25, 2026, sunrise in Charlotte, United States is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 8:43 PM (America/New_York).
How long is the day in Charlotte today?
Today in Charlotte, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 32m.
When is golden hour in Charlotte?
Morning golden hour in Charlotte ends at 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:05 PM.
What time is solar noon in Charlotte?
Solar noon in Charlotte is at 1:27 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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