Sunset & Sunrise Today in Rock Hill, South Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Rock Hill: sunrise 6:22 AM, sunset 8:37 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Rock Hill at 8:37 PM, having risen at 6:21 AM. That works out to 14h 15m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Rock Hill at 1:30 PM.
Rock Hill lies at latitude 34.92°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 4 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Rock Hill keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Rock Hill runs from about 8:02 PM to 8:56 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:56 PM to 9:07 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Rock Hill is at 8:37 PM and sunrise at 6:22 AM — about 1m 8s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Rock Hill drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Rock Hill, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Rock Hill ranges from as early as 5:12 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:41 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 29m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 48m.
Moon in Rock Hill today
Sunset today: Rock Hill vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill | 6:21 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 15m |
| Rock Hill | 6:21 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 15m |
| Charlotte | 6:20 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 17m |
| Gastonia | 6:21 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 17m |
| Concord | 6:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 18m |
Rock Hill sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 29m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 48m
- Latest sunset 8:41 PM (around June 22)
- Earliest sunset 5:12 PM (around November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:10 AM (around June 4)
- Latest sunrise 7:44 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Rock Hill (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 29m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 48m |
Rock Hill sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 15m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 08s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:23 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 09s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:23 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 11s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:24 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 14s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:25 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 16s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:26 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 18s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:26 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 20s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:27 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:28 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 24s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:28 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 26s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:30 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 29s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:31 AM | 8:29 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 31s |
Twilight times in Rock Hill today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:38 AM | 10:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:17 AM | 9:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:52 AM | 9:07 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:03 AM | 6:57 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:02 PM | 8:56 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Rock Hill.
Sunrise & sunset in Rock Hill by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 51m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:33 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 35m |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 20m |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 27m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 44m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 58m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Rock Hill.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Rock Hill
What time is sunset in Rock Hill today?
Sunset in Rock Hill, South Carolina is at 8:37 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Rock Hill today?
Sunrise in Rock Hill is at 6:21 AM today, with 14h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Rock Hill tomorrow?
Sunrise in Rock Hill tomorrow is at 6:22 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:37 PM.
What time is sunset in Rock Hill tomorrow?
Sunset in Rock Hill tomorrow is at 8:37 PM.
How long is the day in Rock Hill today?
Rock Hill gets 14h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:21 AM and sunset at 8:37 PM.
When is golden hour in Rock Hill?
The evening golden hour in Rock Hill is about 8:02 PM to 8:56 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Rock Hill?
The evening blue hour in Rock Hill runs from about 8:56 PM to 9:07 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Rock Hill?
After sunset at 8:37 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Rock Hill at around 9:07 PM today.
When is solar noon in Rock Hill?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Rock Hill — is at 1:30 PM today.
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