Sunrise & sunset times in Islington, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:59 and sets at 21:12 in Islington. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Islington
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Golden hour in Islington 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 Islington when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Islington (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Islington’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:59 | 16:20 | 12:09 | 8h 21m |
| February | 07:14 | 17:15 | 12:14 | 10h 00m |
| March | 06:14 | 18:04 | 12:09 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:04 | 19:57 | 13:00 | 13h 52m |
| May | 05:08 | 20:45 | 12:56 | 15h 37m |
| June | 04:42 | 21:19 | 13:00 | 16h 36m |
| July | 05:00 | 21:11 | 13:06 | 16h 10m |
| August | 05:45 | 20:22 | 13:04 | 14h 37m |
| September | 06:35 | 19:15 | 12:55 | 12h 39m |
| October | 07:24 | 18:07 | 12:46 | 10h 42m |
| November | 07:18 | 16:10 | 11:45 | 8h 52m |
| December | 07:59 | 15:51 | 11:55 | 7h 51m |
Solar year in Islington (2026)
Day length in Islington swings by 8h 49m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Islington
Longest day in Islington: 16h 25m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 35m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h.
Moon tonight in Islington
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 Islington today?▼
The sun rises at 04:59 Europe/London in Islington, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Islington today?▼
The sun sets at 21:12 Europe/London in Islington today.
How long is the day in Islington today?▼
Daylight in Islington today lasts 16 hours and 12 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Islington?▼
The morning golden hour in Islington runs from 04:14 to 05:51, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:20 to 21:57.
What is the timezone of Islington?▼
Islington 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 Islington?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Islington is 21 June 2026, with 16h 39m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Islington?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Islington is 21 December 2026, with 7h 49m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Islington?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Islington swings by 8h 49m.