South Carolina
What time is sunset today in Charleston?
The harbor opens west of the peninsula, so the battery and the bridge path see the sun drop toward the water. Folly Beach is the simpler ocean horizon.
Sunset in Charleston today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:40 PM EDT. Golden hour runs 5:40-6:40 PM and blue hour ends 7:20 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:40 PM EDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in Charleston
Local time (EDT, America/New_York). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:40 PM EDT | 5:40 PM EDT | |
| 6:39 PM EDT | 5:39 PM EDT | |
| 6:38 PM EDT | 5:38 PM EDT | |
| 6:37 PM EDT | 5:37 PM EDT | |
| 6:36 PM EDT | 5:36 PM EDT | |
| 6:35 PM EDT | 5:35 PM EDT | |
| 6:34 PM EDT | 5:34 PM EDT |
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Sunset in Charleston — quick answers
What time is sunset in Charleston today?
Sunset in Charleston today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:40 PM EDT.
When is golden hour in Charleston tonight?
Golden hour in Charleston tonight runs 5:40-6:40 PM and blue hour ends 7:20 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Charleston tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Charleston?
People watch the sunset in Charleston from Waterfront Park, Folly Beach pier, and Ravenel Bridge path.
Where people stand
- Waterfront Park
- Folly Beach pier
- Ravenel Bridge path
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