Sunset times for weddings in Charleston in September
Saturday sunsets in September 2027 fall between 7:15 pm and 7:43 pm. Mid-month, that is 36 minutes earlier than in August. 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 4:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, September 18, 2027: sky colour is the computed sun height every 15 minutes.
Every Saturday in September 2027
| Saturday | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 4, 2027 | 6:58 am | 7:10 pm | 7:43 pm | 8:08 pm | 12 h 45 min |
| Sat, Sep 11, 2027 | 7:02 am | 7:01 pm | 7:34 pm | 7:59 pm | 12 h 32 min |
| Sat, Sep 18, 2027 | 7:06 am | 6:52 pm | 7:24 pm | 7:49 pm | 12 h 18 min |
| Sat, Sep 25, 2027 | 7:11 am | 6:42 pm | 7:15 pm | 7:39 pm | 12 h 4 min |
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 32 minutes and blue hour about 25 minutes. Click a date to open it in the planner.
Which ceremony time works on Saturday, September 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 (6:55 pm) | — | Optional |
| 1:00 pm | between the reception formalities (6:55 pm) | — | Optional |
| 2:00 pm | between the reception formalities (6:55 pm) | — | Optional |
| 3:00 pm | between the reception formalities (7:00 pm) | — | Optional |
| 4:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (7:00 pm) | — | Optional |
| 5:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (6:55 pm) | — | Optional |
| 6:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (6:55 pm) | 1 | 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 September 2027?
On Saturdays in September 2027 the sun sets in Charleston between 7:15 pm and 7:43 pm, local time. On Saturday, September 18, 2027 it sets at 7:24 pm.
When is golden hour for a September wedding in Charleston?
On Saturday, September 18, 2027 evening golden hour runs from 6:52 pm to sunset at 7:24 pm, about 32 minutes. Blue hour follows until 7:49 pm.
What time should a September wedding ceremony start in Charleston?
For a classic day without a first look, a ceremony between 12:00 pm and 5:00 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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