Sunrise & Sunset in Charleston, SC

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:26
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Sunset
20:08
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Dawn
05:59
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Solar noon
13:17
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Dusk
20:34
Daylight
13h 42m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:2620:0813h 42m
Tomorrow06:2520:0813h 43m
Change−1m+1m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Charleston, SC. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Charleston, SC.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:2317:2410h 01m
February07:1617:5210h 36m
March06:5018:1711h 27m
April07:1019:3912h 29m
May06:3420:0113h 27m
June06:1420:2314h 09m
July06:1620:3314h 17m
August06:3420:2013h 46m
September06:5519:4812h 53m
October07:1419:0711h 53m
November07:3718:3110h 54m
December07:0417:1510h 11m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC is located at 32.78°N, 79.93°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/New_York timezone (EDT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Charleston, SC this falls around 13:18 in mid-summer and 12:09 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Charleston, SC today?
Sunrise in Charleston, SC varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/New_York.
What time does the sun set in Charleston, SC?
Sunset in Charleston, SC depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Charleston, SC get today?
Daylight hours in Charleston, SC range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (32.8°).
Does Charleston, SC observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Charleston, SC observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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