Sunset & Sunrise Today in Charleston, West Virginia
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Charleston: sunrise 7:36 AM, sunset 6:46 PM.
In Charleston, West Virginia, the sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 6:48 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 12m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Charleston, is at 1:12 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 2 minutes shorter and 24 seconds. As autumn 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 6:13 PM to 7:05 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:05 PM to 7:15 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Charleston is at 6:46 PM and sunrise at 7:36 AM — about 2m 23s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Charleston drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Charleston, when sunset creeps earlier each week. 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 | 7:35 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 12m |
| Huntington | 7:39 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 12m |
| Meads | 7:40 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 12m |
| Parkersburg | 7:36 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 10m |
| Blacksburg | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 14m |
Charleston sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 49m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 29m
- Latest sunset 8:54 PM (June 26)
- Earliest sunset 5:05 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 6:02 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:52 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:35 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 12m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:36 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 23s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 22s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:38 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 22s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:39 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 22s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:40 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 21s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:41 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 20s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:42 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 20s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:43 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 19s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:44 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 18s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:45 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 17s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:46 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 17s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:47 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 16s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:48 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 15s |
Twilight times in Charleston today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:07 AM | 8:16 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:38 AM | 7:45 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:08 AM | 7:15 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:18 AM | 8:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:13 PM | 7:05 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Charleston
What time is sunset in Charleston today?
Sunset in Charleston, West Virginia is at 6:48 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 7:35 AM today, with 11h 12m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Charleston tomorrow?
Sunrise in Charleston tomorrow is at 7:36 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:46 PM.
What time is sunset in Charleston tomorrow?
Sunset in Charleston tomorrow is at 6:46 PM.
How long is the day in Charleston today?
Charleston gets 11h 12m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:35 AM and sunset at 6:48 PM.
When is golden hour in Charleston?
The evening golden hour in Charleston is about 6:13 PM to 7:05 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Charleston?
The evening blue hour in Charleston runs from about 7:05 PM to 7:15 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Charleston?
After sunset at 6:48 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Charleston at around 7:15 PM today.
When is solar noon in Charleston?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Charleston — is at 1:12 PM today.
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