Sunrise & sunset times in Birkenhead, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:01 and sets at 21:33 in Birkenhead. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Birkenhead
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Golden hour in Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Birkenhead (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Birkenhead’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:19 | 16:23 | 12:21 | 8h 04m |
| February | 07:30 | 17:22 | 12:26 | 9h 52m |
| March | 06:26 | 18:16 | 12:20 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:12 | 20:12 | 13:12 | 13h 59m |
| May | 05:12 | 21:05 | 13:08 | 15h 53m |
| June | 04:43 | 21:42 | 13:12 | 16h 58m |
| July | 05:02 | 21:32 | 13:18 | 16h 30m |
| August | 05:51 | 20:40 | 13:16 | 14h 48m |
| September | 06:45 | 19:27 | 13:07 | 12h 42m |
| October | 07:38 | 18:15 | 12:57 | 10h 37m |
| November | 07:37 | 16:15 | 11:56 | 8h 38m |
| December | 08:21 | 15:53 | 12:07 | 7h 31m |
Solar year in Birkenhead (2026)
Day length in Birkenhead swings by 9h 31m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Birkenhead
Longest day in Birkenhead: 16h 46m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 14m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 19m.
Moon tonight in Birkenhead
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Birkenhead today?▼
The sun rises at 05:01 Europe/London in Birkenhead, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Birkenhead today?▼
The sun sets at 21:33 Europe/London in Birkenhead today.
How long is the day in Birkenhead today?▼
Daylight in Birkenhead today lasts 16 hours and 32 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Birkenhead?▼
The morning golden hour in Birkenhead runs from 04:12 to 05:56, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:38 to 22:22.
What is the timezone of Birkenhead?▼
Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Birkenhead is 21 June 2026, with 17h 01m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Birkenhead?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Birkenhead is 21 December 2026, with 7h 29m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Birkenhead?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Birkenhead swings by 9h 31m.