Sunrise & sunset times in Brighton, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:03 and sets at 21:09 in Brighton. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Brighton
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Brighton 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 Brighton when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Brighton (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Brighton’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:56 | 16:23 | 12:09 | 8h 27m |
| February | 07:12 | 17:17 | 12:14 | 10h 04m |
| March | 06:14 | 18:05 | 12:09 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:06 | 19:55 | 13:00 | 13h 49m |
| May | 05:11 | 20:43 | 12:56 | 15h 31m |
| June | 04:46 | 21:15 | 13:01 | 16h 29m |
| July | 05:04 | 21:08 | 13:06 | 16h 03m |
| August | 05:47 | 20:21 | 13:05 | 14h 33m |
| September | 06:35 | 19:14 | 12:55 | 12h 38m |
| October | 07:23 | 18:08 | 12:46 | 10h 44m |
| November | 07:16 | 16:13 | 11:45 | 8h 57m |
| December | 07:56 | 15:54 | 11:55 | 7h 58m |
Solar year in Brighton (2026)
Day length in Brighton swings by 8h 34m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Brighton
Longest day in Brighton: 16h 17m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 43m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 54m.
Moon tonight in Brighton
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 Brighton today?▼
The sun rises at 05:03 Europe/London in Brighton, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Brighton today?▼
The sun sets at 21:09 Europe/London in Brighton today.
How long is the day in Brighton today?▼
Daylight in Brighton today lasts 16 hours and 6 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Brighton?▼
The morning golden hour in Brighton runs from 04:19 to 05:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:18 to 21:52.
What is the timezone of Brighton?▼
Brighton 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 Brighton?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Brighton is 21 June 2026, with 16h 31m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Brighton?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Brighton is 21 December 2026, with 7h 57m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Brighton?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Brighton swings by 8h 34m.