Hog Inlet Pier Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, September 13 at Hog Inlet Pier, South Carolina. There are 12h 28m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:56 AM to sunset at 7:24 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Hog Inlet Pier.
Daylight by month in Hog Inlet Pier
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:19 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 09m | |
| Feb | 6:59 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 59m | |
| Mar | 7:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 57m | |
| Apr | 6:44 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 01m | |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 55m | |
| JunLongest | 6:03 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 24m | |
| Jul | 6:14 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 12m | |
| Aug | 6:36 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 25m | |
| Sep | 6:57 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 24m | |
| Oct | 7:19 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 22m | |
| Nov | 6:46 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 25m | |
| DecShortest | 7:12 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 55m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 24m), shortest around December 21 (9h 54m). That is a swing of 4h 30m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Hog Inlet Pier
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Hog Inlet Pier’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Hog Inlet Pier runs from about 9h 54m at the shortest day to 14h 24m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Hog Inlet Pier tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hog Inlet Pier today?+
On Sunday, September 13, the sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 7:24 PM at Hog Inlet Pier, South Carolina. First light (dawn) is around 6:31 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:49 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Hog Inlet Pier get today?+
Sunday, September 13 has 12h 28m of daylight at Hog Inlet Pier. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Hog Inlet Pier?+
The longest day at Hog Inlet Pier is around June 21 with 14h 24m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 54m. That is a swing of 4h 30m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 1:10 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Hog Inlet Pier's exact coordinates (33.837°, -78.607°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
Bridge clearances near Hog Inlet Pier
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Hog Inlet Pier. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
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