Sunrise & sunset times in Leeds, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:53 and sets at 21:30 in Leeds. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Leeds
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Golden hour in Leeds 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 Leeds when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Leeds (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Leeds’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:15 | 16:15 | 12:15 | 8h 00m |
| February | 07:25 | 17:15 | 12:20 | 9h 50m |
| March | 06:21 | 18:10 | 12:15 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:05 | 20:07 | 13:06 | 14h 01m |
| May | 05:04 | 21:01 | 13:02 | 15h 57m |
| June | 04:34 | 21:38 | 13:06 | 17h 04m |
| July | 04:54 | 21:29 | 13:12 | 16h 34m |
| August | 05:44 | 20:35 | 13:10 | 14h 50m |
| September | 06:39 | 19:22 | 13:01 | 12h 42m |
| October | 07:33 | 18:09 | 12:51 | 10h 35m |
| November | 07:32 | 16:07 | 11:50 | 8h 35m |
| December | 08:17 | 15:44 | 12:01 | 7h 27m |
Solar year in Leeds (2026)
Day length in Leeds swings by 9h 41m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Leeds
Longest day in Leeds: 16h 51m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 9m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 23m.
Moon tonight in Leeds
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 Leeds today?▼
The sun rises at 04:53 Europe/London in Leeds, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Leeds today?▼
The sun sets at 21:30 Europe/London in Leeds today.
How long is the day in Leeds today?▼
Daylight in Leeds today lasts 16 hours and 36 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Leeds?▼
The morning golden hour in Leeds runs from 04:03 to 05:49, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:34 to 22:19.
What is the timezone of Leeds?▼
Leeds 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 Leeds?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Leeds is 21 June 2026, with 17h 06m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Leeds?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Leeds is 21 December 2026, with 7h 25m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Leeds?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Leeds swings by 9h 41m.