Sunrise & sunset times in Birmingham, United Kingdom
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:51 and sets at 20:30 in Birmingham. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Birmingham
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Golden hour in Birmingham 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 Birmingham when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Birmingham (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Birmingham’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:10 | 16:23 | 12:16 | 8h 12m |
| February | 07:23 | 17:20 | 12:21 | 9h 56m |
| March | 06:22 | 18:11 | 12:16 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:10 | 20:06 | 13:07 | 13h 56m |
| May | 05:11 | 20:57 | 13:03 | 15h 45m |
| June | 04:44 | 21:32 | 13:08 | 16h 47m |
| July | 05:03 | 21:23 | 13:13 | 16h 20m |
| August | 05:50 | 20:32 | 13:12 | 14h 42m |
| September | 06:41 | 19:22 | 13:02 | 12h 41m |
| October | 07:32 | 18:12 | 12:53 | 10h 40m |
| November | 07:29 | 16:14 | 11:52 | 8h 45m |
| December | 08:11 | 15:53 | 12:02 | 7h 41m |
Solar year in Birmingham (2026)
Day length in Birmingham swings by 9h 10m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Birmingham
Longest day in Birmingham: 16h 35m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 25m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 25m.
Moon tonight in Birmingham
Next full moon on 28 August 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Birmingham today?▼
The sun rises at 05:51 Europe/London in Birmingham, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Birmingham today?▼
The sun sets at 20:30 Europe/London in Birmingham today.
How long is the day in Birmingham today?▼
Daylight in Birmingham today lasts 14 hours and 39 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Birmingham?▼
The morning golden hour in Birmingham runs from 05:13 to 06:39, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:43 to 21:09.
What is the timezone of Birmingham?▼
Birmingham 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 Birmingham?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Birmingham is 21 June 2026, with 16h 50m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Birmingham?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Birmingham is 21 December 2026, with 7h 40m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Birmingham?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Birmingham swings by 9h 10m.