Sunrise & sunset times in Belfast, United Kingdom
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 08:00 and sets at 18:16 in Belfast. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Belfast
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Golden hour in Belfast today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Belfast when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Belfast (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Belfast’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:37 | 16:29 | 12:33 | 7h 52m |
| February | 07:45 | 17:31 | 12:37 | 9h 46m |
| March | 06:38 | 18:27 | 12:32 | 11h 48m |
| April | 06:21 | 20:27 | 13:23 | 14h 05m |
| May | 05:18 | 21:23 | 13:20 | 16h 04m |
| June | 04:46 | 22:01 | 13:24 | 17h 14m |
| July | 05:07 | 21:51 | 13:29 | 16h 43m |
| August | 05:59 | 20:55 | 13:28 | 14h 56m |
| September | 06:56 | 19:40 | 13:18 | 12h 44m |
| October | 07:52 | 18:25 | 13:09 | 10h 33m |
| November | 07:53 | 16:22 | 12:08 | 8h 28m |
| December | 08:39 | 15:57 | 12:18 | 7h 17m |
Solar year in Belfast (2026)
Day length in Belfast swings by 10h 02m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Belfast
Longest day in Belfast: 17h 1m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 6h 59m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 9h 52m.
Moon tonight in Belfast
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Belfast today?▼
The sun rises at 08:00 Europe/London in Belfast, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Belfast today?▼
The sun sets at 18:16 Europe/London in Belfast today.
How long is the day in Belfast today?▼
Daylight in Belfast today lasts 10 hours and 15 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Belfast?▼
The morning golden hour in Belfast runs from 07:23 to 08:51, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:25 to 18:52.
What is the timezone of Belfast?▼
Belfast uses the Europe/London timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Belfast?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Belfast is 21 June 2026, with 17h 17m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Belfast?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Belfast is 21 December 2026, with 7h 15m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Belfast?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Belfast swings by 10h 02m.
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