Sunrise & sunset times in Glasgow, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:51 and sets at 21:53 in Glasgow. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Glasgow
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Golden hour in Glasgow 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 Glasgow when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Glasgow (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Glasgow’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:37 | 16:15 | 12:26 | 7h 38m |
| February | 07:41 | 17:21 | 12:31 | 9h 39m |
| March | 06:32 | 18:20 | 12:25 | 11h 47m |
| April | 06:12 | 20:23 | 13:17 | 14h 11m |
| May | 05:05 | 21:22 | 13:13 | 16h 17m |
| June | 04:31 | 22:04 | 13:17 | 17h 32m |
| July | 04:52 | 21:52 | 13:23 | 16h 59m |
| August | 05:48 | 20:53 | 13:21 | 15h 04m |
| September | 06:48 | 19:34 | 13:12 | 12h 46m |
| October | 07:47 | 18:16 | 13:02 | 10h 28m |
| November | 07:52 | 16:09 | 12:01 | 8h 16m |
| December | 08:41 | 15:42 | 12:12 | 7h 01m |
Solar year in Glasgow (2026)
Day length in Glasgow swings by 10h 36m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Glasgow
Longest day in Glasgow: 17h 18m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 6h 42m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 47m.
Moon tonight in Glasgow
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 Glasgow today?▼
The sun rises at 04:51 Europe/London in Glasgow, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Glasgow today?▼
The sun sets at 21:53 Europe/London in Glasgow today.
How long is the day in Glasgow today?▼
Daylight in Glasgow today lasts 17 hours and 2 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Glasgow?▼
The morning golden hour in Glasgow runs from 03:55 to 05:52, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:53 to 22:49.
What is the timezone of Glasgow?▼
Glasgow 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 Glasgow?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Glasgow is 21 June 2026, with 17h 35m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Glasgow?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Glasgow is 21 December 2026, with 6h 59m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Glasgow?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Glasgow swings by 10h 36m.