Current Time in Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA

8:52:22 AM

08:52:22

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Sunset Beach is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sunset Beach

Sunrise7:28 AMSolar noon12:57 PMSunset6:27 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 17 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
North Carolina
County
Brunswick County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
3,801
Elevation
0 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
33° 52' N / 78° 30' W
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Clock changes in Sunset Beach

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 59 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination99%
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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 59 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(43.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 59 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 57 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 55 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 52 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 48 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sunset Beach

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Upcoming public holidays in North Carolina

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Day after Thanksgiving

Nearby places

North Myrtle BeachHorry County17 kmSWMyrtle BeachHorry County41 kmSWConwayHorry County50 kmWSocasteeHorry County50 kmSWLelandBrunswick County60 kmNEWilmingtonNew Hanover County65 kmNELumbertonRobeson County94 kmNW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sunset Beach in?
Sunset Beach uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Sunset Beach?
Clocks in Sunset Beach move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Sunset Beach observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sunset Beach observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer