Sunrise and Sunset in Greenville Today
In Greenville, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:26 and sets at 17:08. The day length is 10h 42m. Solar noon is reached at 11:47.
Greenville: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Greenville at 11:47 – 13 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 05:54, the latest on March 8 at 07:23.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 16:56 and latest on June 28 at 20:18.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 26 min more daylight than the shortest.
Greenville through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:08 | 17:19 | 10 h 12 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Feb | 06:48 | 17:49 | 11 h 1 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 07:14 | 19:12 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:33 | 19:35 | 13 h 1 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 06:03 | 19:57 | 13 h 54 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jun | 05:54 | 20:15 | 14 h 21 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jul | 06:05 | 20:14 | 14 h 9 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Aug | 06:26 | 19:50 | 13 h 23 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 06:47 | 19:10 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:08 | 18:30 | 11 h 22 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:35 | 17:01 | 10 h 26 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Dec | 07:00 | 16:58 | 9 h 57 min | west-southwest 242° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Greenville
Morning: 06:10–07:01 · Evening: 16:33–17:24
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Greenville, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:10 to 07:01. The evening golden hour extends from 16:33 to 17:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Greenville
Morning: 06:00–06:10 · Evening: 17:24–17:34
The Blue Hour in Greenville offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:00 to 06:10, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:24 to 17:34, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Greenville
Greenville is located at a latitude of 33.41° and a longitude of -91.06°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Greenville vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Greenville
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Greenville. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Greenville, with up to 14h 22m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Greenville sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Greenville brings the shortest days with only 9h 56m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Greenville
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Greenville (33.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 42m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Greenville
When does the sun rise in Greenville today?
Today the sun rises in Greenville at 06:26 and sets at 17:08.
How long is the day in Greenville today?
The day lasts 10h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Greenville today?
In the morning from 06:10–07:01, in the evening from 16:33–17:24.
When is the longest day in Greenville?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 22m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 56m.
When does it get dark in Greenville today?
It is dark from 17:34, fully dark from 18:33.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Greenville. All times are in local time. How it is calculated