Winter Solstice in Chapel Hill
United States — December 21, 2026
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Chapel Hill
21:48:22
America/New_York
GMT / UTC
01:48:22
Etc/UTC
Mecca
04:48:22
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Chapel Hill Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 59,568
- Coordinates
- 35.9132, -79.0558
Sun Times Today in Chapel Hill
Sunrise
06:04
Solar Noon
13:13
Sunset
20:21
Golden Hour
19:44
Daylight
14h 16m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Chapel Hill
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:21 |
| Sunrise | 06:04 |
| Dhuhr | 13:13 |
| Asr | 17:01 |
| Maghrib | 20:21 |
| Isha | 21:58 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Chapel Hill?
- Winter Solstice in Chapel Hill falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Chapel Hill in?
- Chapel Hill is in the America/New_York timezone.