Bald Head Sunrise & Sunset

Sunday, July 26 at Bald Head, North Carolina. There are 13h 58m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:19 AM to sunset at 8:17 PM.

Sunrise
6:19 AM
First light 5:51 AM
Sunset
8:17 PM
Last light 8:45 PM
Length of day
13h 58m
Trend
Losing about 2 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
1:18 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Bald Head.

First light5:51 AM
Sunrise6:19 AM
Golden hour6:55 AM
Solar noon1:18 PM
Golden hour7:42 PM
Sunset8:17 PM
Last light8:45 PM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
92% lit · rises 6:32 PM · sets 3:19 AM
Best fishing times for Bald Head

Daylight by month in Bald Head

How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan7:17 AM5:26 PM10h 09m
Feb6:57 AM5:56 PM10h 59m
Mar7:23 AM7:20 PM11h 57m
Apr6:42 AM7:43 PM13h 02m
May6:11 AM8:06 PM13h 55m
JunLongest6:01 AM8:24 PM14h 24m
Jul6:12 AM8:24 PM14h 12m
Aug6:34 AM7:59 PM13h 25m
Sep6:55 AM7:19 PM12h 24m
Oct7:17 AM6:38 PM11h 22m
Nov6:44 AM5:09 PM10h 25m
DecShortest7:10 AM5:05 PM9h 55m

Longest day around June 21 (14h 25m), shortest around December 21 (9h 54m). That is a swing of 4h 31m across the year.

Time your day on the water

Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.

Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Bald Head

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 Bald Head’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. Bald Head runs from about 9h 54m at the shortest day to 14h 25m 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 Bald Head tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Bald Head today?+

On Sunday, July 26, the sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 8:17 PM at Bald Head, North Carolina. First light (dawn) is around 5:51 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:45 PM.

How many hours of daylight does Bald Head get today?+

Sunday, July 26 has 13h 58m of daylight at Bald Head. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Bald Head?+

The longest day at Bald Head is around June 21 with 14h 25m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 54m. That is a swing of 4h 31m 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 1:18 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 Bald Head's exact coordinates (33.880°, -78.002°) 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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