Sunrise & sunset times in London, United Kingdom
On Friday 1 May 2026, the sun rises at 05:32 and sets at 20:23 in London. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Open interactive mapToday in London
Sunrise
05:32
Az 64°
Sunset
20:23
Az 296°
Solar noon12:57
Day length14h 51m
+3m 32s vs. yesterday
Twilight▼
Civil dawn04:54
Nautical dawn04:04
Astronomical dawn03:03
Civil dusk21:02
Nautical dusk21:51
Astronomical dusk22:54
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour (morning)04:54 – 06:19
Golden hour (evening)19:36 – 21:02
Blue hour (morning)04:54 – 05:09
Blue hour (evening)20:46 – 21:02
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 |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in London today?▼
The sun rises at 05:32 Europe/London in London, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in London today?▼
The sun sets at 20:23 Europe/London in London today.
How long is the day in London today?▼
Daylight in London today lasts 14 hours and 51 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in London?▼
The morning golden hour in London runs from 04:54 to 06:19, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:36 to 21:02.
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.