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Sunrise and sunset in Durham, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:22 AM–7:57 AM and 6:08 PM–6:42 PM
Times are local time in Durham. Current time in Durham →
Sunrise and sunset in Durham through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 18m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 42m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 16m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 54m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 44m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 46m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 59m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 25m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 53m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 24m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 34m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 5m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 39m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 4m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 26m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 35m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 34m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 23m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 59m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 33m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 57m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 35.99°N, 78.90°W, including daylight saving time where Durham uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Durham this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 36m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 43m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:59 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 8:37 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Durham today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 6:42 PM in Durham, 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 Durham?
The longest day in Durham in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Durham?
The shortest day in Durham in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Durham?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:59 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:37 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Durham?
Today, golden hour in Durham is from sunrise (7:22 AM) to 7:57 AM in the morning, and from 6:08 PM to sunset (6:42 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.