Sunset times for weddings in Charleston in December
Saturday sunsets in December 2027 fall between 5:15 pm and 5:21 pm. Mid-month, that is 1 minutes earlier than in November. Charleston sits far enough south that its latest and earliest sunsets of the year are about 3 h 20 min apart on the clock, against almost 5 h 30 min in London.
The ribbon shows a classic day with a 2:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, December 18, 2027: sky colour is the computed sun height every 15 minutes.
Every Saturday in December 2027
| Saturday | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 4, 2027 | 7:08 am | 4:38 pm | 5:15 pm | 5:42 pm | 10 h 7 min |
| Sat, Dec 11, 2027 | 7:13 am | 4:38 pm | 5:15 pm | 5:43 pm | 10 h 2 min |
| Sat, Dec 18, 2027 | 7:18 am | 4:40 pm | 5:17 pm | 5:45 pm | 9 h 59 min |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | 7:21 am | 4:43 pm | 5:21 pm | 5:48 pm | 10 h |
Local clock time (America/New York) at Charleston, South Carolina (32.7763°, -79.9328°). Golden hour: sun 6° above the horizon down to sunset. Blue hour: sunset to civil dusk (6° below). Mid-month, golden hour lasts about 37 minutes and blue hour about 28 minutes. Click a date to open it in the planner.
Which ceremony time works on Saturday, December 18, 2027
A classic day without a first look: 30-minute ceremony, photos in a 60-minute cocktail hour, plated dinner with speeches.
| Ceremony | Golden-hour portraits | Clashes | First look |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | between the reception formalities (4:45 pm) | — | Optional |
| 1:00 pm | between the reception formalities (4:50 pm) | — | Optional |
| 2:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (4:55 pm) | — | Optional |
| 3:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (4:40 pm) | — | Optional |
| 4:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (4:45 pm) | — | Recommended |
| 5:00 pm | over by the end of the ceremony: needs a first look | — | Recommended |
| 6:00 pm | over by the end of the ceremony: needs a first look | 2 | Recommended |
“Clashes” counts timeline conflicts such as photos overrunning the cocktail hour or portraits colliding with a formality.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset in Charleston in December 2027?
On Saturdays in December 2027 the sun sets in Charleston between 5:15 pm and 5:21 pm, local time. On Saturday, December 18, 2027 it sets at 5:17 pm.
When is golden hour for a December wedding in Charleston?
On Saturday, December 18, 2027 evening golden hour runs from 4:40 pm to sunset at 5:17 pm, about 37 minutes. Blue hour follows until 5:45 pm.
What time should a December wedding ceremony start in Charleston?
For a classic day without a first look, a ceremony between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm puts golden-hour portraits in the cocktail hour or a short break at dinner without clashing with the formalities. Later starts need a first look for daylight portraits.
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