Sunset & Sunrise Today in Asheville, North Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Asheville: sunrise 7:37 AM, sunset 6:53 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Asheville at 6:54 PM, having risen at 7:36 AM. That works out to 11h 17m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Asheville falls at 1:16 PM.
Because Asheville is at 35.60° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 9 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Asheville keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Asheville's golden hour, about 6:20 PM to 7:10 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Asheville is at 6:53 PM and sunrise at 7:37 AM — about 2m 10s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Asheville drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Asheville, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Asheville ranges from as early as 5:16 PM (around November 30) to as late as 8:49 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 33m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 44m.
Moon in Asheville today
Sunset today: Asheville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m |
| Johnson City | 7:36 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 16m |
| Greenville | 7:35 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 18m |
| Spartanburg | 7:33 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 18m |
| Kingsport | 7:37 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 15m |
Asheville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 33m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 44m
- Latest sunset 8:49 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:16 PM (November 30)
- Earliest sunrise 6:14 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:51 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Asheville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 33m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 44m |
Asheville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:37 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 10s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:38 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 08s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:39 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 09s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 08s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 07s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:42 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 06s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:43 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 07s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:44 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:44 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 05s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:45 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 04s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:46 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:47 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 02s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:48 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 02s |
Twilight times in Asheville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:11 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:41 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:10 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:20 AM | 8:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:20 PM | 7:10 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Asheville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 47m |
| February | 7:30 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 27m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 7:16 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 38m |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 31m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 55m |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 7:25 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 42m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 55m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Asheville
What time is sunset in Asheville today?
Sunset in Asheville, North Carolina is at 6:54 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Asheville today?
Sunrise in Asheville is at 7:36 AM today, with 11h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Asheville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Asheville tomorrow is at 7:37 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
What time is sunset in Asheville tomorrow?
Sunset in Asheville tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
How long is the day in Asheville today?
Asheville gets 11h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:36 AM and sunset at 6:54 PM.
When is golden hour in Asheville?
The evening golden hour in Asheville is about 6:20 PM to 7:10 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Asheville?
The evening blue hour in Asheville runs from about 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Asheville?
After sunset at 6:54 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Asheville at around 7:20 PM today.
When is solar noon in Asheville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Asheville — is at 1:16 PM today.
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