Winter Solstice in Raleigh
United States — December 21, 2026
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Raleigh
01:55:23
America/New_York
GMT / UTC
05:55:23
Etc/UTC
Mecca
08:55:23
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.
Raleigh Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 482,295
- Coordinates
- 35.7721, -78.6386
Sun Times Today in Raleigh
Sunrise
06:04
Solar Noon
13:11
Sunset
20:17
Golden Hour
19:41
Daylight
14h 13m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Raleigh
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:21 |
| Sunrise | 06:04 |
| Dhuhr | 13:11 |
| Asr | 16:59 |
| Maghrib | 20:17 |
| Isha | 21:53 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Raleigh?
- Winter Solstice in Raleigh falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Raleigh in?
- Raleigh is in the America/New_York timezone.