Sunset & Sunrise Today in Summerville, South Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Summerville: sunrise 7:26 AM, sunset 6:45 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Summerville at 6:47 PM, having risen at 7:25 AM. That works out to 11h 21m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Summerville, is at 1:06 PM.
Summerville lies at latitude 33.02°, in the lower mid-latitudes, where daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 57 seconds. This is autumn in Summerville, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Summerville's golden hour, about 6:14 PM to 7:03 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:03 PM to 7:12 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Summerville is at 6:45 PM and sunrise at 7:26 AM — about 1m 58s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Summerville drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Summerville, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Summerville ranges from as early as 5:13 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 19m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 57m.
Moon in Summerville today
Sunset today: Summerville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville | 7:25 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 21m |
| Goose Creek | 7:24 AM | 6:46 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 |
Summerville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 19m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 57m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 5:13 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:11 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:40 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Summerville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 19m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 57m |
Summerville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:25 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 21m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:26 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 58s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:26 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 17m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:27 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 57s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:28 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 14m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:29 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 12m | −1m 55s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:29 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 10m | −1m 55s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:30 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 08m | −1m 54s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 06m | −1m 53s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:32 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 04m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:33 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 02m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:33 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 00m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:34 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 59m | −1m 51s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:35 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 57m | −1m 50s |
Twilight times in Summerville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:02 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:31 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:59 AM | 7:12 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:09 AM | 7:57 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:14 PM | 7:03 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Summerville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 00m |
| February | 7:16 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 | 6:33 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 6:13 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 11m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 17m |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:15 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 49m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 49m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 07m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Summerville
What time is sunset in Summerville today?
Sunset in Summerville, South Carolina is at 6:47 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Summerville today?
Sunrise in Summerville is at 7:25 AM today, with 11h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Summerville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Summerville tomorrow is at 7:26 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:45 PM.
What time is sunset in Summerville tomorrow?
Sunset in Summerville tomorrow is at 6:45 PM.
How long is the day in Summerville today?
Summerville gets 11h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:25 AM and sunset at 6:47 PM.
When is golden hour in Summerville?
The evening golden hour in Summerville is about 6:14 PM to 7:03 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Summerville?
The evening blue hour in Summerville runs from about 7:03 PM to 7:12 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Summerville?
After sunset at 6:47 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Summerville at around 7:12 PM today.
When is solar noon in Summerville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Summerville — is at 1:06 PM today.
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