Sunset & Sunrise Today in Gastonia, North Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Gastonia: sunrise 6:22 AM, sunset 8:38 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Gastonia is at 8:39 PM and sunrise was at 6:21 AM, giving Gastonia 14h 17m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Gastonia at 1:30 PM.
Because Gastonia is at 35.26° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 6 seconds. This is summer in Gastonia, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Gastonia this evening is roughly 8:03 PM–8:57 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:57 PM to 9:09 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Gastonia is at 8:38 PM and sunrise at 6:22 AM — about 1m 8s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Gastonia drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Gastonia right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Gastonia ranges from as early as 5:11 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:43 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 31m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 46m.
Moon in Gastonia today
Sunset today: Gastonia vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 17m |
| Charlotte | 6:20 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 17m |
| Rock Hill | 6:21 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 15m |
| Rock Hill | 6:21 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 15m |
| Concord | 6:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 18m |
Gastonia sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 31m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 46m
- Latest sunset 8:43 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:11 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 6:09 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:45 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Gastonia (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 31m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 46m |
Gastonia sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 17m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:22 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 08s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:23 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 10s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:23 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 13s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:24 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 14s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:25 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 17s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:25 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 19s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:26 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 21s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:27 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 23s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:28 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 25s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:28 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 27s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 28s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:30 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 31s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:30 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 32s |
Twilight times in Gastonia today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:37 AM | 10:23 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:16 AM | 9:44 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:52 AM | 9:09 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:03 AM | 6:57 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:03 PM | 8:57 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Gastonia.
Sunrise & sunset in Gastonia by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 49m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 28m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:33 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 22m |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 29m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 53m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 43m |
| December | 7:15 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 56m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Gastonia.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Gastonia
What time is sunset in Gastonia today?
Sunset in Gastonia, North Carolina is at 8:39 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Gastonia today?
Sunrise in Gastonia is at 6:21 AM today, with 14h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Gastonia tomorrow?
Sunrise in Gastonia tomorrow is at 6:22 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:38 PM.
What time is sunset in Gastonia tomorrow?
Sunset in Gastonia tomorrow is at 8:38 PM.
How long is the day in Gastonia today?
Gastonia gets 14h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:21 AM and sunset at 8:39 PM.
When is golden hour in Gastonia?
The evening golden hour in Gastonia is about 8:03 PM to 8:57 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Gastonia?
The evening blue hour in Gastonia runs from about 8:57 PM to 9:09 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Gastonia?
After sunset at 8:39 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Gastonia at around 9:09 PM today.
When is solar noon in Gastonia?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Gastonia — is at 1:30 PM today.
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