Sunset & Sunrise Today in Greenville, North Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Greenville: sunrise 6:06 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Greenville at 8:25 PM, having risen at 6:05 AM. That works out to 14h 19m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Greenville at 1:15 PM.
Because Greenville is at 35.61° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 7 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Greenville keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Greenville runs from about 7:49 PM to 8:43 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:43 PM to 8:54 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Greenville is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 6:06 AM — about 1m 9s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Greenville drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Greenville, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Greenville ranges from as early as 4:55 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 33m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 44m.
Moon in Greenville today
Sunset today: Greenville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 6:05 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 19m |
| Jacksonville | 6:08 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 15m |
| Raleigh | 6:10 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 20m |
| West Raleigh | 6:10 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 20m |
| Cary | 6:10 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 20m |
Greenville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 33m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 44m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:55 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:53 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:30 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Greenville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 33m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 44m |
Greenville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:05 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 19m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 09s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:06 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 11s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:07 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 13s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:08 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 16s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:09 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 18s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:09 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 20s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:10 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 22s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:11 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 24s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:11 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 26s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:12 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 28s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:13 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 30s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:14 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 31s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:14 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 34s |
Twilight times in Greenville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:20 AM | 10:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:59 AM | 9:30 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:35 AM | 8:54 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:47 AM | 6:41 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:49 PM | 8:43 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Greenville.
Sunrise & sunset in Greenville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 47m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 27m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:56 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 38m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 31m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 55m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 42m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 55m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Greenville.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Greenville
What time is sunset in Greenville today?
Sunset in Greenville, North Carolina is at 8:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Greenville today?
Sunrise in Greenville is at 6:05 AM today, with 14h 19m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Greenville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Greenville tomorrow is at 6:06 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Greenville tomorrow?
Sunset in Greenville tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Greenville today?
Greenville gets 14h 19m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:05 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Greenville?
The evening golden hour in Greenville is about 7:49 PM to 8:43 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Greenville?
The evening blue hour in Greenville runs from about 8:43 PM to 8:54 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Greenville?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Greenville at around 8:54 PM today.
When is solar noon in Greenville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Greenville — is at 1:15 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Greenville
- JacksonvilleNC
- RaleighNC
- West RaleighNC
- CaryNC
- South SuffolkVA
- SuffolkVA
- Portsmouth HeightsVA
- WilmingtonNC
Sunrise & sunset times in more North Carolina cities
Sunset card for Greenville
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