Sunrise & sunset times in Leicester, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:57 and sets at 21:22 in Leicester. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Leicester
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Leicester 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 Leicester when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Leicester (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Leicester’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:08 | 16:19 | 12:13 | 8h 11m |
| February | 07:21 | 17:16 | 12:18 | 9h 55m |
| March | 06:19 | 18:08 | 12:13 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:06 | 20:03 | 13:04 | 13h 56m |
| May | 05:08 | 20:54 | 13:00 | 15h 46m |
| June | 04:40 | 21:29 | 13:05 | 16h 49m |
| July | 04:59 | 21:21 | 13:10 | 16h 21m |
| August | 05:46 | 20:30 | 13:09 | 14h 43m |
| September | 06:38 | 19:19 | 12:59 | 12h 41m |
| October | 07:30 | 18:09 | 12:50 | 10h 39m |
| November | 07:26 | 16:10 | 11:49 | 8h 44m |
| December | 08:09 | 15:49 | 11:59 | 7h 40m |
Solar year in Leicester (2026)
Day length in Leicester swings by 9h 14m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Leicester
Longest day in Leicester: 16h 37m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 23m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 11m.
Moon tonight in Leicester
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 Leicester today?▼
The sun rises at 04:57 Europe/London in Leicester, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Leicester today?▼
The sun sets at 21:22 Europe/London in Leicester today.
How long is the day in Leicester today?▼
Daylight in Leicester today lasts 16 hours and 24 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Leicester?▼
The morning golden hour in Leicester runs from 04:10 to 05:52, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:28 to 22:09.
What is the timezone of Leicester?▼
Leicester 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 Leicester?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Leicester is 21 June 2026, with 16h 52m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Leicester?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Leicester is 21 December 2026, with 7h 38m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Leicester?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Leicester swings by 9h 14m.