Sunset & Sunrise Today in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Goose Creek: sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 6:45 PM.
In Goose Creek, South Carolina, the sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 6:46 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 21m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Goose Creek at 1:05 PM.
Because Goose Creek is at 32.98° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 58 seconds. This is autumn in Goose Creek, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Goose Creek's golden hour, about 6:14 PM to 7:02 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:02 PM to 7:11 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Goose Creek is at 6:45 PM and sunrise at 7:25 AM — about 1m 57s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Goose Creek drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Goose Creek, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Goose Creek ranges from as early as 5:12 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 19m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 58m.
Moon in Goose Creek today
Sunset today: Goose Creek vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek | 7:24 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 21m |
| Summerville | 7:25 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 21m |
| North Charleston | 7:24 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 22m |
| Charleston | 7:24 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 22m |
| Mount Pleasant | 7:23 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 22m |
Goose Creek sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 19m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 58m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:12 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 6:11 AM (June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:39 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Goose Creek (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 | 8:31 PM | 14h 19m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 58m |
Goose Creek sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:24 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 21m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:25 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:26 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:26 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:27 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:28 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 55s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:29 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 55s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:30 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 54s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:31 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:32 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 52s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:33 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 52s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:34 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 50s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:35 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 50s |
Twilight times in Goose Creek today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:02 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:30 AM | 7:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:59 AM | 7:11 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:08 AM | 7:57 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:14 PM | 7:02 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Goose Creek by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 28m |
| April | 7:08 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 32m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 6:12 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:14 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 50m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Goose Creek
What time is sunset in Goose Creek today?
Sunset in Goose Creek, South Carolina is at 6:46 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Goose Creek today?
Sunrise in Goose Creek is at 7:24 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Goose Creek tomorrow?
Sunrise in Goose Creek tomorrow is at 7:25 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:45 PM.
What time is sunset in Goose Creek tomorrow?
Sunset in Goose Creek tomorrow is at 6:45 PM.
How long is the day in Goose Creek today?
Goose Creek gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:24 AM and sunset at 6:46 PM.
When is golden hour in Goose Creek?
The evening golden hour in Goose Creek is about 6:14 PM to 7:02 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Goose Creek?
The evening blue hour in Goose Creek runs from about 7:02 PM to 7:11 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Goose Creek?
After sunset at 6:46 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Goose Creek at around 7:11 PM today.
When is solar noon in Goose Creek?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Goose Creek — is at 1:05 PM today.
Nearest cities to Goose Creek
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