Sunday, July 26 at Sea Level, North Carolina. There are 14h 03m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:10 AM to sunset at 8:13 PM.
From first light to last, local to Sea Level.
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 | 7:13 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 04m | |
| Feb | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 57m | |
| Mar | 7:16 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 56m | |
| Apr | 6:34 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 04m | |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 59m | |
| JunLongest | 5:51 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 29m | |
| Jul | 6:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 17m | |
| Aug | 6:25 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 28m | |
| Sep | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 25m | |
| Oct | 7:11 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 20m | |
| Nov | 6:39 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 21m | |
| DecShortest | 7:06 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 50m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 30m), shortest around December 21 (9h 49m). That is a swing of 4h 41m across the year.
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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 Sea Level’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. Sea Level runs from about 9h 49m at the shortest day to 14h 30m 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 Sea Level tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 8:13 PM at Sea Level, North Carolina. First light (dawn) is around 5:42 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:41 PM.
Sunday, July 26 has 14h 03m of daylight at Sea Level. The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.
The longest day at Sea Level is around June 21 with 14h 30m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 49m. That is a swing of 4h 41m across the year.
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 1:12 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Sea Level's exact coordinates (34.875°, -76.343°) 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.
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