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Sunrise and sunset in Greensboro, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:26 AM–8:00 AM and 6:11 PM–6:46 PM
Times are local time in Greensboro. Current time in Greensboro →
Sunrise and sunset in Greensboro through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 18m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 42m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 16m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 54m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 43m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 45m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 58m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 25m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 53m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 23m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 34m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 6m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 39m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 4m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 26m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 36m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 34m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 23m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 59m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 33m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 58m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 26m |
Calculated for 36.07°N, 79.79°W, including daylight saving time where Greensboro uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Greensboro this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 37m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 42m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:03 AM on June 5
- Latest sunset: 8:41 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Greensboro today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 6:46 PM in Greensboro, giving 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Greensboro?
The longest day in Greensboro in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 37 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Greensboro?
The shortest day in Greensboro in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Greensboro?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:03 AM on June 5, and the latest sunset is 8:41 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Greensboro?
Today, golden hour in Greensboro is from sunrise (7:26 AM) to 8:00 AM in the morning, and from 6:11 PM to sunset (6:46 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.