Sunrise and Sunset in Hilton Head Today
In Hilton Head, United States, the sun rises today on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 07:20 and sets at 19:01. The day length is 11h 41m. Solar noon is reached at 13:11.
Hilton Head: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hilton Head at 13:11 – 1 h 11 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 06:15, the latest on March 8 at 07:41.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:17 and latest on June 29 at 20:33.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 14 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hilton Head 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 | 07:24 | 17:40 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 07:05 | 18:09 | 11 h 4 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 07:33 | 19:31 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:53 | 19:52 | 12 h 59 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 06:25 | 20:13 | 13 h 49 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 06:16 | 20:31 | 14 h 15 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jul | 06:27 | 20:30 | 14 h 3 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Aug | 06:47 | 20:07 | 13 h 20 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 07:06 | 19:28 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:26 | 18:50 | 11 h 24 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:52 | 17:22 | 10 h 31 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Dec | 07:16 | 17:19 | 10 h 3 min | west-southwest 243° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Hilton Head
Morning: 07:05–07:53 · Evening: 18:28–19:16
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hilton Head, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:05 to 07:53. The evening golden hour extends from 18:28 to 19:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hilton Head
Morning: 06:55–07:05 · Evening: 19:16–19:25
The Blue Hour in Hilton Head offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:55 to 07:05, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:16 to 19:25, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hilton Head
Hilton Head is located at a latitude of 32.22° and a longitude of -80.75°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hilton Head vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hilton Head
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hilton Head. 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 Hilton Head, with up to 14h 16m 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 Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head brings the shortest days with only 10h 2m 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.
Cities near Hilton Head
On the same latitude as Hilton Head
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hilton Head (32.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 41m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Hilton Head
When does the sun rise in Hilton Head today?
Today the sun rises in Hilton Head at 07:19 and sets at 19:02.
How long is the day in Hilton Head today?
The day lasts 11h 43m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hilton Head today?
In the morning from 07:04–07:52, in the evening from 18:29–19:17.
When is the longest day in Hilton Head?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 16m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 2m.
When does it get dark in Hilton Head today?
It is dark from 19:27, fully dark from 20:23.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hilton Head. All times are in local time. How it is calculated