Sunrise and Sunset in Edenton Today
In Edenton, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:07 and sets at 18:39. The day length is 11h 33m. Solar noon is reached at 12:53.
Edenton: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Edenton at 12:54 – 54 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:48, the latest on October 31 at 07:28.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:51 and latest on June 28 at 20:27.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 54 min more daylight than the shortest.
Edenton through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:16 | 17:15 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 244° | 172 h |
| Feb | 06:53 | 17:47 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 255° | 175 h |
| Mar | 07:17 | 19:13 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 229 h |
| Apr | 06:33 | 19:40 | 13 h 7 min | west-northwest 283° | 253 h |
| May | 06:00 | 20:05 | 14 h 5 min | west-northwest 294° | 272 h |
| Jun | 05:49 | 20:25 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 300° | 280 h |
| Jul | 06:01 | 20:23 | 14 h 22 min | west-northwest 298° | 278 h |
| Aug | 06:24 | 19:56 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 288° | 260 h |
| Sep | 06:49 | 19:13 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 231 h |
| Oct | 07:13 | 18:30 | 11 h 17 min | west 260° | 208 h |
| Nov | 06:43 | 16:58 | 10 h 16 min | west-southwest 247° | 176 h |
| Dec | 07:09 | 16:53 | 9 h 43 min | west-southwest 241° | 160 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 59° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 280 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 160 – 2,694 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Norfolk/Intl, VA, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Edenton
Morning: 06:51–07:41 · Evening: 18:05–18:55
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Edenton, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:51 to 07:41. The evening golden hour extends from 18:05 to 18:55. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Edenton
Morning: 06:41–06:51 · Evening: 18:55–19:05
The Blue Hour in Edenton offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:41 to 06:51, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:55 to 19:05, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Edenton
Edenton is located at a latitude of 36.06° and a longitude of -76.61°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Edenton vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Edenton
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Edenton. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Edenton, with up to 14h 37m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Edenton sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Edenton brings the shortest days with only 9h 42m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Edenton
On the same latitude as Edenton
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Edenton (36.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 33m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Edenton
When does the sun rise in Edenton today?
Today the sun rises in Edenton at 07:06 and sets at 18:41.
How long is the day in Edenton today?
The day lasts 11h 35m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Edenton today?
In the morning from 06:50–07:40, in the evening from 18:07–18:57.
When is the longest day in Edenton?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 42m.
When does it get dark in Edenton today?
It is dark from 19:06, fully dark from 20:06.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Edenton. All times are in local time. How it is calculated