Sunset & Sunrise Today in Charleston, South Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Charleston: sunrise 6:23 AM, sunset 8:27 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Charleston at 8:28 PM, having risen at 6:22 AM. That works out to 14h 05m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Charleston at 1:25 PM.
Sitting at 32.78° latitude puts Charleston in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 0 minutes shorter and 59 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Charleston move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Charleston this evening is roughly 7:53 PM–8:46 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:46 PM to 8:56 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Charleston is at 8:27 PM and sunrise at 6:23 AM — about 1m 2s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Charleston drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Charleston, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Charleston ranges from as early as 5:12 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 59m.
Moon in Charleston today
Sunset today: Charleston vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 6:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 05m |
| Mount Pleasant | 6:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 05m |
| North Charleston | 6:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 05m |
| Savannah | 6:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 02m |
| Columbia | 6:24 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 11m |
Charleston sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 59m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:12 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 6:11 AM (around June 5)
- Latest sunrise 7:39 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Charleston (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 59m |
Charleston sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:22 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 05m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:23 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 02s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:24 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 03s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:24 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 06s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:25 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 07s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:25 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 10s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:26 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 11s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:27 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 14s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:27 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 56m | −1m 15s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:28 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 55m | −1m 16s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:29 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 53m | −1m 19s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:29 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 52m | −1m 20s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:30 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 51m | −1m 22s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:31 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 49m | −1m 24s |
Twilight times in Charleston today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:43 AM | 10:07 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:20 AM | 9:30 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:54 AM | 8:56 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:05 AM | 6:57 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:53 PM | 8:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Charleston.
Sunrise & sunset in Charleston by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 02m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 7:07 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 28m |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 09m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 15m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 43m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:14 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 50m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 08m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Charleston.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Charleston
What time is sunset in Charleston today?
Sunset in Charleston, South Carolina is at 8:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Charleston today?
Sunrise in Charleston is at 6:22 AM today, with 14h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Charleston tomorrow?
Sunrise in Charleston tomorrow is at 6:23 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Charleston tomorrow?
Sunset in Charleston tomorrow is at 8:27 PM.
How long is the day in Charleston today?
Charleston gets 14h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:22 AM and sunset at 8:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Charleston?
The evening golden hour in Charleston is about 7:53 PM to 8:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Charleston?
The evening blue hour in Charleston runs from about 8:46 PM to 8:56 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Charleston?
After sunset at 8:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Charleston at around 8:56 PM today.
When is solar noon in Charleston?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Charleston — is at 1:25 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Charleston
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Sunset card for Charleston
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