Sunrise and Sunset in North Charleston Today
In North Charleston, United States, the sun rises today on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 07:17 and sets at 18:57. The day length is 11h 40m. Solar noon is reached at 13:07.
North Charleston: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in North Charleston at 13:08 – 1 h 8 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 06:11, the latest on March 8 at 07:39.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:13 and latest on June 29 at 20:32.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 20 min more daylight than the shortest.
North Charleston 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 | 07:22 | 17:36 | 10 h 14 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Feb | 07:03 | 18:05 | 11 h 2 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 07:30 | 19:27 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:50 | 19:50 | 13 h 0 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 06:20 | 20:12 | 13 h 51 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 06:11 | 20:29 | 14 h 19 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jul | 06:22 | 20:28 | 14 h 6 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Aug | 06:43 | 20:04 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 07:03 | 19:25 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:24 | 18:46 | 11 h 23 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:50 | 17:18 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Dec | 07:15 | 17:15 | 10 h 0 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 North Charleston
Morning: 07:02–07:50 · Evening: 18:25–19:12
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In North Charleston, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:02 to 07:50. The evening golden hour extends from 18:25 to 19:12. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in North Charleston
Morning: 06:52–07:02 · Evening: 19:12–19:22
The Blue Hour in North Charleston offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:52 to 07:02, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:12 to 19:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About North Charleston
North Charleston is located at a latitude of 32.85° and a longitude of -79.97°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in North Charleston vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in North Charleston
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in North Charleston. 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 North Charleston, with up to 14h 19m 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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston brings the shortest days with only 9h 59m 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 North Charleston
On the same latitude as North Charleston
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as North Charleston (32.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 40m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in North Charleston
When does the sun rise in North Charleston today?
Today the sun rises in North Charleston at 07:16 and sets at 18:59.
How long is the day in North Charleston today?
The day lasts 11h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in North Charleston today?
In the morning from 07:01–07:49, in the evening from 18:26–19:14.
When is the longest day in North Charleston?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 19m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 59m.
When does it get dark in North Charleston today?
It is dark from 19:23, fully dark from 20:20.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of North Charleston. All times are in local time. How it is calculated