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Sunrise and sunset in Charleston, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:22 AM–7:55 AM and 6:19 PM–6:52 PM
Times are local time in Charleston. Current time in Charleston →
Sunrise and sunset in Charleston through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 51m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 24m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 52m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 29m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 9m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 0m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 2m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 13m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 37m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 1m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 28m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 57m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 31m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 59m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 28m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 50m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 10m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 18m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 17m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 7m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 46m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 23m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 51m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 24m |
Calculated for 32.78°N, 79.93°W, including daylight saving time where Charleston uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Charleston this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 19m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 59m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:12 AM on June 7
- Latest sunset: 8:33 PM on June 29
Questions
What time is sunrise in Charleston today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 6:52 PM in Charleston, giving 11 hours 30 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Charleston?
The longest day in Charleston in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Charleston?
The shortest day in Charleston in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 59 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Charleston?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:12 AM on June 7, and the latest sunset is 8:33 PM on June 29. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Charleston?
Today, golden hour in Charleston is from sunrise (7:22 AM) to 7:55 AM in the morning, and from 6:19 PM to sunset (6:52 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.