Ocean City Beach (fishing pier) Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Ocean City Beach (fishing pier), North Carolina. There are 10h 49m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:29 AM to sunset at 6:18 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Ocean City Beach (fishing pier).
Daylight by month in Ocean City Beach (fishing pier)
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:16 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 06m | |
| Feb | 6:56 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 58m | |
| Mar | 7:21 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 57m | |
| Apr | 6:39 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 03m | |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 58m | |
| JunLongest | 5:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 27m | |
| Jul | 6:08 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 15m | |
| Aug | 6:31 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 27m | |
| Sep | 6:53 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 24m | |
| Oct | 7:15 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 21m | |
| Nov | 6:43 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 22m | |
| DecShortest | 7:09 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 52m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 28m), shortest around December 21 (9h 51m). That is a swing of 4h 37m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Ocean City Beach (fishing pier)
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Ocean City Beach (fishing pier)’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Ocean City Beach (fishing pier) runs from about 9h 51m at the shortest day to 14h 28m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Ocean City Beach (fishing pier) tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ocean City Beach (fishing pier) today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 6:18 PM at Ocean City Beach (fishing pier), North Carolina. First light (dawn) is around 7:03 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:44 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Ocean City Beach (fishing pier) get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 10h 49m of daylight at Ocean City Beach (fishing pier). The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Ocean City Beach (fishing pier)?+
The longest day at Ocean City Beach (fishing pier) is around June 21 with 14h 28m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 51m. That is a swing of 4h 37m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:53 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Ocean City Beach (fishing pier)'s exact coordinates (34.452°, -77.495°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
Pathr nautical charts
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Bridge clearances near Ocean City Beach (fishing pier)
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Ocean City Beach (fishing pier). Check them against your air draft before you head out.
