Durham Sunrise & Sunset in February 2026

EST35.9940°N, 78.8986°W

Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Durham, North Carolina throughout February 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During February, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in February, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Durham depend on February's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in February brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Durham, North Carolina. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during February may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

February is part of winter in the Northern Hemisphere for Durham. Expect shorter days and later sunrises, especially noticeable at 36.0° latitude, with daylight expanding slowly as the month progresses.

February daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 29m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 27m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 56m longer by month end.

Key February Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: February 1 at 7:17 AM
  • Latest sunrise: February 28 at 6:48 AM
  • Earliest sunset: February 1 at 5:43 PM
  • Latest sunset: February 28 at 6:10 PM
  • Day length change: +0h 56m from start to end of month

February averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:04 AM
  • Average sunset: 5:57 PM
  • Average day length: 10h 53m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for February 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Feb 17:17 AM5:43 PM10h 26m7:17 AM - 7:54 AM5:06 PM - 5:43 PM
Feb 27:16 AM5:44 PM10h 28m7:16 AM - 7:53 AM5:07 PM - 5:44 PM
Feb 37:16 AM5:45 PM10h 29m7:16 AM - 7:52 AM5:08 PM - 5:45 PM
Feb 47:15 AM5:46 PM10h 31m7:15 AM - 7:51 AM5:09 PM - 5:46 PM
Feb 57:14 AM5:47 PM10h 33m7:14 AM - 7:50 AM5:11 PM - 5:47 PM
Feb 67:13 AM5:48 PM10h 35m7:13 AM - 7:49 AM5:12 PM - 5:48 PM
Feb 77:12 AM5:49 PM10h 37m7:12 AM - 7:48 AM5:13 PM - 5:49 PM
Feb 87:11 AM5:50 PM10h 39m7:11 AM - 7:47 AM5:14 PM - 5:50 PM
Feb 97:10 AM5:51 PM10h 41m7:10 AM - 7:46 AM5:15 PM - 5:51 PM
Feb 107:09 AM5:52 PM10h 43m7:09 AM - 7:45 AM5:16 PM - 5:52 PM
Feb 117:08 AM5:53 PM10h 45m7:08 AM - 7:44 AM5:17 PM - 5:53 PM
Feb 127:07 AM5:54 PM10h 47m7:07 AM - 7:43 AM5:19 PM - 5:54 PM
Feb 137:06 AM5:55 PM10h 49m7:06 AM - 7:42 AM5:20 PM - 5:55 PM
Feb 147:05 AM5:56 PM10h 51m7:05 AM - 7:41 AM5:21 PM - 5:56 PM
Feb 157:04 AM5:57 PM10h 53m7:04 AM - 7:39 AM5:22 PM - 5:57 PM
Feb 167:03 AM5:58 PM10h 56m7:03 AM - 7:38 AM5:23 PM - 5:58 PM
Feb 177:02 AM5:59 PM10h 58m7:02 AM - 7:37 AM5:24 PM - 5:59 PM
Feb 187:01 AM6:00 PM11h 0m7:01 AM - 7:36 AM5:25 PM - 6:00 PM
Feb 196:59 AM6:01 PM11h 2m6:59 AM - 7:35 AM5:26 PM - 6:01 PM
Feb 206:58 AM6:02 PM11h 4m6:58 AM - 7:33 AM5:27 PM - 6:02 PM
Feb 216:57 AM6:03 PM11h 6m6:57 AM - 7:32 AM5:28 PM - 6:03 PM
Feb 226:56 AM6:04 PM11h 9m6:56 AM - 7:31 AM5:29 PM - 6:04 PM
Feb 23(Today)6:55 AM6:05 PM11h 11m6:55 AM - 7:29 AM5:30 PM - 6:05 PM
Feb 246:53 AM6:06 PM11h 13m6:53 AM - 7:28 AM5:31 PM - 6:06 PM
Feb 256:52 AM6:07 PM11h 15m6:52 AM - 7:27 AM5:33 PM - 6:07 PM
Feb 266:51 AM6:08 PM11h 17m6:51 AM - 7:25 AM5:34 PM - 6:08 PM
Feb 276:50 AM6:09 PM11h 20m6:50 AM - 7:24 AM5:35 PM - 6:09 PM
Feb 286:48 AM6:10 PM11h 22m6:48 AM - 7:23 AM5:36 PM - 6:10 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Durham in February

Today, the sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 6:05 PM, giving about 11h 11m hours of daylight. Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through February as we move through the solstice.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in February.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Durham, North Carolina in February?

Today, the sun rises in Durham, North Carolina at 6:55 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout February, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Durham, North Carolina in February?

Today, the sun sets in Durham, North Carolina at 6:05 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout February, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Durham, North Carolina in February?

Today's daylight in Durham, North Carolina lasts about 11h 11m. As we move through February, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Durham, North Carolina?

Golden hour in Durham, North Carolina refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.