Sunrise & sunset times in Manchester, United Kingdom
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 19:56 in Manchester. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Manchester
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Golden hour in Manchester 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 Manchester when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Manchester (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Manchester’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:16 | 16:20 | 12:18 | 8h 03m |
| February | 07:27 | 17:19 | 12:23 | 9h 51m |
| March | 06:23 | 18:12 | 12:17 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:09 | 20:09 | 13:08 | 14h 00m |
| May | 05:08 | 21:02 | 13:05 | 15h 54m |
| June | 04:39 | 21:39 | 13:09 | 17h 00m |
| July | 04:59 | 21:30 | 13:14 | 16h 30m |
| August | 05:48 | 20:37 | 13:13 | 14h 48m |
| September | 06:42 | 19:24 | 13:04 | 12h 42m |
| October | 07:35 | 18:12 | 12:54 | 10h 36m |
| November | 07:34 | 16:12 | 11:53 | 8h 37m |
| December | 08:18 | 15:49 | 12:04 | 7h 30m |
Solar year in Manchester (2026)
Day length in Manchester swings by 9h 34m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Manchester
Longest day in Manchester: 16h 47m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 13m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 20m.
Moon tonight in Manchester
Next full moon on 26 September 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 Manchester today?▼
The sun rises at 06:19 Europe/London in Manchester, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Manchester today?▼
The sun sets at 19:56 Europe/London in Manchester today.
How long is the day in Manchester today?▼
Daylight in Manchester today lasts 13 hours and 36 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Manchester?▼
The morning golden hour in Manchester runs from 05:43 to 07:06, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:09 to 20:32.
What is the timezone of Manchester?▼
Manchester 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 Manchester?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Manchester is 21 June 2026, with 17h 02m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Manchester?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Manchester is 21 December 2026, with 7h 28m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Manchester?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Manchester swings by 9h 34m.