Sunset & Sunrise Today in Charleston, West Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Charleston: sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 8:48 PM.
In Charleston, West Virginia, the sun rises at 6:15 AM and sets at 8:49 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 33m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Charleston, is at 1:32 PM.
Because Charleston is at 38.35° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 14 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Charleston move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Charleston's golden hour, about 8:11 PM to 9:08 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:08 PM to 9:20 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Charleston is at 8:48 PM and sunrise at 6:16 AM — about 1m 17s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Charleston drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Charleston, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Charleston ranges from as early as 5:05 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:54 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 49m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 29m.
Moon in Charleston today
Sunset today: Charleston vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 6:15 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 33m |
| Huntington | 6:18 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 34m |
| Meads | 6:19 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 34m |
| Parkersburg | 6:12 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 39m |
Charleston sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 49m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 29m
- Latest sunset 8:54 PM (around June 26)
- Earliest sunset 5:05 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 6:02 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:52 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Charleston (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 49m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 29m |
Charleston sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:15 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 33m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 17s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 20s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:17 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 29m | −1m 22s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:18 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:19 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 27m | −1m 27s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:19 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 25m | −1m 29s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:20 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 31s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:21 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 34s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:22 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 36s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:23 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 38s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:24 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 40s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:24 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 42s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:25 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 43s |
Twilight times in Charleston today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:23 AM | 10:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:05 AM | 9:58 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:44 AM | 9:20 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:55 AM | 6:53 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:11 PM | 9:08 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Charleston.
Sunrise & sunset in Charleston by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 32m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 17m |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 20m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 48m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 39m |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:53 PM | 14h 46m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 07m |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 59m |
| October | 7:22 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 46m |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 33m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 41m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Charleston.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Charleston
What time is sunset in Charleston today?
Sunset in Charleston, West Virginia is at 8:49 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Charleston today?
Sunrise in Charleston is at 6:15 AM today, with 14h 33m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Charleston tomorrow?
Sunrise in Charleston tomorrow is at 6:16 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:48 PM.
What time is sunset in Charleston tomorrow?
Sunset in Charleston tomorrow is at 8:48 PM.
How long is the day in Charleston today?
Charleston gets 14h 33m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:15 AM and sunset at 8:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Charleston?
The evening golden hour in Charleston is about 8:11 PM to 9:08 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Charleston?
The evening blue hour in Charleston runs from about 9:08 PM to 9:20 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Charleston?
After sunset at 8:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Charleston at around 9:20 PM today.
When is solar noon in Charleston?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Charleston — is at 1:32 PM today.
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Sunset card for Charleston
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