Today in South Carolina, USA, the sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 8:36 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 17m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, South Carolina is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in South Carolina
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in South Carolina runs from N/A to 6:55 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:00 PM and lasts until 8:36 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. South Carolina sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in South Carolina falls exactly at 1:27 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 18.89 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for South Carolina, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in South Carolina?
At South Carolina's latitude of 33.6874388°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.92° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for South Carolina are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 33.6874388, -80.4363743. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in South Carolina (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in South Carolina versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:18 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 17m |
| 2025 | 6:18 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 17m |
| 2021 | 6:19 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 17m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in South Carolina today?
In South Carolina, the sun rises at exactly 6:18 AM and sets at 8:36 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 17m of daylight.
When is golden hour in South Carolina today?
Today, morning golden hour in South Carolina runs from N/A to 6:55 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:00 PM and lasts until 8:33 PM.
Why does sunrise in South Carolina shift every day?
At South Carolina's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.92° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in South Carolina at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:27 PM when the sun reaches 18.89. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for South Carolina, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in South Carolina changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:19 AM.