Sunrise & sunset times in Charlotte, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 19:48 in Charlotte. All times are shown in the America/New_York timezone.
Today in Charlotte
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Golden hour in Charlotte today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Charlotte when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Charlotte (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Charlotte’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:31 | 17:34 | 12:32 | 10h 03m |
| February | 07:09 | 18:05 | 12:37 | 10h 56m |
| March | 07:33 | 19:31 | 13:32 | 11h 57m |
| April | 06:51 | 19:56 | 13:23 | 13h 05m |
| May | 06:19 | 20:20 | 13:19 | 14h 01m |
| June | 06:08 | 20:39 | 13:23 | 14h 31m |
| July | 06:20 | 20:38 | 13:29 | 14h 17m |
| August | 06:43 | 20:11 | 13:27 | 13h 28m |
| September | 07:06 | 19:30 | 13:18 | 12h 23m |
| October | 07:29 | 18:48 | 13:09 | 11h 18m |
| November | 06:58 | 17:17 | 12:08 | 10h 18m |
| December | 07:24 | 17:12 | 12:18 | 9h 47m |
Solar year in Charlotte (2026)
Day length in Charlotte swings by 4h 45m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Charlotte
Longest day in Charlotte: 14h 23m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 37m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 42m.
Moon tonight in Charlotte
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Charlotte today?▼
The sun rises at 06:56 America/New_York in Charlotte, United States today.
What time is sunset in Charlotte today?▼
The sun sets at 19:48 America/New_York in Charlotte today.
How long is the day in Charlotte today?▼
Daylight in Charlotte today lasts 12 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Charlotte?▼
The morning golden hour in Charlotte runs from 06:30 to 07:30, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:14 to 20:14.
What is the timezone of Charlotte?▼
Charlotte uses the America/New_York timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Charlotte?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Charlotte is 21 June 2026, with 14h 32m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Charlotte?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Charlotte is 21 December 2026, with 9h 47m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Charlotte?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Charlotte swings by 4h 45m.