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Sunrise and sunset in Asheville, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:36 AM–8:11 AM and 6:23 PM–6:57 PM
Times are local time in Asheville. Current time in Asheville →
Sunrise and sunset in Asheville through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 19m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 44m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 18m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 56m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 46m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 48m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 0m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 27m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 54m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 24m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 7:38 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 34m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 5m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 37m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 2m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 24m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 33m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 32m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 21m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 57m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 32m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 57m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 35.59°N, 82.55°W, including daylight saving time where Asheville uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Asheville this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 34m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 45m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:15 AM on June 7
- Latest sunset: 8:51 PM on June 27
Questions
What time is sunrise in Asheville today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 6:57 PM in Asheville, giving 11 hours 21 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Asheville?
The longest day in Asheville in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 34 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Asheville?
The shortest day in Asheville in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Asheville?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:15 AM on June 7, and the latest sunset is 8:51 PM on June 27. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Asheville?
Today, golden hour in Asheville is from sunrise (7:36 AM) to 8:11 AM in the morning, and from 6:23 PM to sunset (6:57 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.