Sunset & Sunrise Today in Greenville, South Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Greenville: sunrise 7:36 AM, sunset 6:53 PM.
In Greenville, South Carolina, the sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 6:54 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 18m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Greenville, is at 1:15 PM.
Greenville lies at latitude 34.85°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 6 seconds. This is autumn in Greenville, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Greenville's golden hour, about 6:21 PM to 7:10 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Greenville is at 6:53 PM and sunrise at 7:36 AM — about 2m 6s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Greenville drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Greenville, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Greenville ranges from as early as 5:17 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:46 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 29m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 48m.
Moon in Greenville today
Sunset today: Greenville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 7:35 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 18m |
| Spartanburg | 7:33 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 18m |
| Asheville | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m |
| Gastonia | 7:31 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 18m |
| Rock Hill | 7:30 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 18m |
Greenville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 29m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 48m
- Latest sunset 8:46 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 5:17 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 6:15 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:49 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Greenville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 29m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 48m |
Greenville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:35 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 18m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:36 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 06s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:37 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 05s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:38 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 05s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 04s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:39 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 03s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 04s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:41 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:42 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 02s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:43 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:44 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 01s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:45 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 00s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:46 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 54m | −1m 59s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:46 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 52m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Greenville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:11 AM | 8:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:09 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:19 AM | 8:08 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:21 PM | 7:10 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Greenville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 51m |
| February | 7:28 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 30m |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 7:16 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 35m |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 20m |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 44m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 58m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Greenville
What time is sunset in Greenville today?
Sunset in Greenville, South Carolina is at 6:54 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 7:35 AM today, with 11h 18m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Greenville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Greenville tomorrow is at 7:36 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
What time is sunset in Greenville tomorrow?
Sunset in Greenville tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
How long is the day in Greenville today?
Greenville gets 11h 18m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:35 AM and sunset at 6:54 PM.
When is golden hour in Greenville?
The evening golden hour in Greenville is about 6:21 PM to 7:10 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Greenville?
The evening blue hour in Greenville runs from about 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Greenville?
After sunset at 6:54 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Greenville at around 7:20 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.
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