Sunset & Sunrise Today in Hilton Head, South Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Hilton Head: sunrise 7:27 AM, sunset 6:48 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Hilton Head at 6:50 PM, having risen at 7:26 AM. That works out to 11h 23m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Hilton Head falls at 1:08 PM.
Because Hilton Head is at 32.22° (the lower mid-latitudes), daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 54 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Hilton Head move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Hilton Head this evening is roughly 6:17 PM–7:05 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:05 PM to 7:15 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Hilton Head is at 6:48 PM and sunrise at 7:27 AM — about 1m 54s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Hilton Head drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Hilton Head, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Hilton Head ranges from as early as 5:17 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 15m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 01m.
Moon in Hilton Head today
Sunset today: Hilton Head vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head | 7:26 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 23m |
| Hilton Head Island | 7:26 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 23m |
| Savannah | 7:28 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 23m |
| Hinesville | 7:29 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 23m |
| Charleston | 7:24 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 22m |
Hilton Head sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 15m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 01m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:17 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:16 AM (June 3)
- Latest sunrise 7:42 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Hilton Head (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 15m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 01m |
Hilton Head sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:26 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 23m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:27 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 21m | −1m 54s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:28 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:29 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:29 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 52s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:30 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 52s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:31 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 11m | −1m 51s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:32 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:32 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 50s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 49s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:34 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:35 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 48s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:36 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 01m | −1m 48s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 46s |
Twilight times in Hilton Head today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:05 AM | 8:11 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:33 AM | 7:43 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:01 AM | 7:15 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:11 AM | 7:59 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:17 PM | 7:05 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Hilton Head by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 04m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 39m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 29m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 31m |
| May | 6:36 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 26m |
| June | 6:17 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 07m |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 13m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 41m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 50m |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:32 PM | 10h 52m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 11m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Hilton Head
What time is sunset in Hilton Head today?
Sunset in Hilton Head, South Carolina is at 6:50 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Hilton Head today?
Sunrise in Hilton Head is at 7:26 AM today, with 11h 23m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Hilton Head tomorrow?
Sunrise in Hilton Head tomorrow is at 7:27 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Hilton Head tomorrow?
Sunset in Hilton Head tomorrow is at 6:48 PM.
How long is the day in Hilton Head today?
Hilton Head gets 11h 23m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:26 AM and sunset at 6:50 PM.
When is golden hour in Hilton Head?
The evening golden hour in Hilton Head is about 6:17 PM to 7:05 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Hilton Head?
The evening blue hour in Hilton Head runs from about 7:05 PM to 7:15 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Hilton Head?
After sunset at 6:50 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Hilton Head at around 7:15 PM today.
When is solar noon in Hilton Head?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Hilton Head — is at 1:08 PM today.
Nearest cities to Hilton Head
- Hilton Head IslandSC
- SavannahGA
- HinesvilleGA
- CharlestonSC
- North CharlestonSC
- SummervilleSC
- Mount PleasantSC
- Goose CreekSC
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