Sunrise & sunset times in London, United Kingdom
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 20:21 in London. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in London
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in London 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 London when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in London (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at London’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 01m |
| March | 06:14 | 18:04 | 12:09 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:05 | 19:57 | 13:00 | 13h 52m |
| May | 05:08 | 20:45 | 12:56 | 15h 37m |
| June | 04:42 | 21:19 | 13:01 | 16h 36m |
| July | 05:00 | 21:11 | 13:06 | 16h 10m |
| August | 05:45 | 20:23 | 13:05 | 14h 37m |
| September | 06:35 | 19:15 | 12:55 | 12h 39m |
| October | 07:24 | 18:07 | 12:46 | 10h 42m |
| November | 07:18 | 16:11 | 11:45 | 8h 52m |
| December | 07:59 | 15:51 | 11:55 | 7h 51m |
Solar year in London (2026)
Day length in London swings by 8h 49m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in London
Longest day in London: 16h 24m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 36m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 20m.
Moon tonight in London
Next full moon on 28 August 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 London today?▼
The sun rises at 05:47 Europe/London in London, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in London today?▼
The sun sets at 20:21 Europe/London in London today.
How long is the day in London today?▼
Daylight in London today lasts 14 hours and 33 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in London?▼
The morning golden hour in London runs from 05:10 to 06:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:34 to 20:58.
What is the timezone of London?▼
London 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 London?▼
The longest day of 2026 in London is 21 June 2026, with 16h 38m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in London?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in London is 21 December 2026, with 7h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in London?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in London swings by 8h 49m.