North Carolina
Golden Hour Today in Charlotte: 5:40–6:40 PM EDT
The Piedmont is gentle, so the horizon is trees and a low skyline rather than mountains. Freedom Park keeps the western sky open when uptown blocks it.
Evening golden hour in Charlotte today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:40–6:40 PM EDT.
Blue hour in Charlotte today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:40–7:20 PM EDT.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Golden hour this week in Charlotte
Local time (EDT, America/New_York). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40–6:40 PM EDT | 6:40 PM EDT | |
| 5:39–6:39 PM EDT | 6:39 PM EDT | |
| 5:38–6:38 PM EDT | 6:38 PM EDT | |
| 5:36–6:36 PM EDT | 6:36 PM EDT | |
| 5:35–6:35 PM EDT | 6:35 PM EDT | |
| 5:34–6:34 PM EDT | 6:34 PM EDT | |
| 5:33–6:33 PM EDT | 6:33 PM EDT |
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Golden hour in Charlotte — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Charlotte?
Evening golden hour in Charlotte today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:40–6:40 PM EDT.
When is blue hour today in Charlotte?
Blue hour in Charlotte today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:40–7:20 PM EDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Charlotte?
Tonight's sunset score in Charlotte is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Where to shoot golden hour in Charlotte?
Top photo spots in Charlotte: Romare Bearden Park, Freedom Park, and Jetton Park. The Piedmont is gentle, so the horizon is trees and a low skyline rather than mountains. Freedom Park keeps the western sky open when uptown blocks it.
Where to shoot golden hour in Charlotte
- Romare Bearden Park
- Freedom Park
- Jetton Park
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