Sunset & Sunrise Today in Greenville, South Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Greenville: sunrise 6:56 AM, sunset 8:06 PM.
In Greenville, South Carolina, the sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 8:07 PM today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, for a total of 13h 11m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Greenville, is at 1:32 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. This is summer 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 7:34 PM to 8:24 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:24 PM to 8:34 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Greenville is at 8:06 PM and sunrise at 6:56 AM — about 2m 1s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Greenville drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Greenville right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 6:56 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 11m |
| Asheville | 6:55 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 13m |
| Gastonia | 6:50 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 12m |
| Rock Hill | 6:50 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 11m |
| Rock Hill | 6:50 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 11m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:56 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 11m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:56 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:57 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 02s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:58 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 02s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:59 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 02s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:59 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 04s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:00 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 03s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:01 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 05s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:01 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 04s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:02 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 06s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:03 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 05s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:04 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 06s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:04 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 06s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:05 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 07s |
Twilight times in Greenville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:25 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:58 AM | 9:05 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:29 AM | 8:34 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:39 AM | 7:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:34 PM | 8:24 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 8:07 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 6:56 AM today, with 13h 11m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Greenville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Greenville tomorrow is at 6:56 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Greenville tomorrow?
Sunset in Greenville tomorrow is at 8:06 PM.
How long is the day in Greenville today?
Greenville gets 13h 11m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:56 AM and sunset at 8:07 PM.
When is golden hour in Greenville?
The evening golden hour in Greenville is about 7:34 PM to 8:24 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Greenville?
The evening blue hour in Greenville runs from about 8:24 PM to 8:34 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Greenville?
After sunset at 8:07 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Greenville at around 8:34 PM today.
When is solar noon in Greenville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Greenville — is at 1:32 PM today.
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