Sunrise and Sunset times in Chapel Hill, United States 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:11:53
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 Sunset: 17:02:00
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Day Length: 9h 50m 7s
Time zone: America/New_York, UTC -5 h.
Latitude: 35.927, Longitude: -79.0391
Chapel Hill
North Carolina, United States 
59 862 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 07:08:23 | 12:05:21 | 17:02:18 | 9h 53m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 07:09:17 | 12:05:44 | 17:02:10 | 9h 52m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 07:10:10 | 12:06:07 | 17:02:05 | 9h 51m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 07:11:02 | 12:06:32 | 17:02:01 | 9h 50m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 07:11:53 | 12:06:56 | 17:02:00 | 9h 50m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 07:12:43 | 12:07:22 | 17:02:01 | 9h 49m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 07:13:32 | 12:07:48 | 17:02:03 | 9h 48m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 07:14:20 | 12:08:14 | 17:02:08 | 9h 47m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 07:15:08 | 12:08:41 | 17:02:14 | 9h 47m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 07:15:53 | 12:09:08 | 17:02:23 | 9h 46m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 07:16:38 | 12:09:36 | 17:02:33 | 9h 45m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 07:17:22 | 12:10:04 | 17:02:46 | 9h 45m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 07:18:04 | 12:10:32 | 17:03:00 | 9h 44m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 07:18:45 | 12:11:01 | 17:03:17 | 9h 44m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 07:19:24 | 12:11:30 | 17:03:35 | 9h 44m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 07:20:03 | 12:11:59 | 17:03:55 | 9h 43m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 07:20:39 | 12:12:28 | 17:04:17 | 9h 43m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 07:21:14 | 12:12:58 | 17:04:41 | 9h 43m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 07:21:48 | 12:13:27 | 17:05:06 | 9h 43m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 07:22:20 | 12:13:57 | 17:05:34 | 9h 43m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 07:22:51 | 12:14:27 | 17:06:03 | 9h 43m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 07:23:19 | 12:14:57 | 17:06:34 | 9h 43m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 07:23:47 | 12:15:26 | 17:07:06 | 9h 43m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 07:24:12 | 12:15:56 | 17:07:40 | 9h 43m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 07:24:36 | 12:16:26 | 17:08:16 | 9h 43m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 07:24:58 | 12:16:56 | 17:08:53 | 9h 43m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 07:25:18 | 12:17:25 | 17:09:32 | 9h 44m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 07:25:36 | 12:17:54 | 17:10:13 | 9h 44m 37s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 07:25:53 | 12:18:23 | 17:10:54 | 9h 45m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 07:26:07 | 12:18:52 | 17:11:38 | 9h 45m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 07:26:20 | 12:19:21 | 17:12:22 | 9h 46m 2s |
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks