Sunrise & sunset times in Nottingham, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:56 and sets at 21:23 in Nottingham. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Nottingham
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Golden hour in Nottingham 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 Nottingham when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Nottingham (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Nottingham’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:10 | 16:18 | 12:13 | 8h 08m |
| February | 07:21 | 17:16 | 12:18 | 9h 54m |
| March | 06:19 | 18:08 | 12:13 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:06 | 20:04 | 13:04 | 13h 58m |
| May | 05:06 | 20:56 | 13:00 | 15h 49m |
| June | 04:38 | 21:31 | 13:05 | 16h 53m |
| July | 04:57 | 21:22 | 13:10 | 16h 25m |
| August | 05:45 | 20:31 | 13:09 | 14h 45m |
| September | 06:38 | 19:20 | 12:59 | 12h 41m |
| October | 07:30 | 18:09 | 12:50 | 10h 38m |
| November | 07:27 | 16:09 | 11:49 | 8h 41m |
| December | 08:11 | 15:48 | 11:59 | 7h 36m |
Solar year in Nottingham (2026)
Day length in Nottingham swings by 9h 21m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Nottingham
Longest day in Nottingham: 16h 41m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 19m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 14m.
Moon tonight in Nottingham
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 Nottingham today?▼
The sun rises at 04:56 Europe/London in Nottingham, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Nottingham today?▼
The sun sets at 21:23 Europe/London in Nottingham today.
How long is the day in Nottingham today?▼
Daylight in Nottingham today lasts 16 hours and 27 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nottingham?▼
The morning golden hour in Nottingham runs from 04:08 to 05:51, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:29 to 22:11.
What is the timezone of Nottingham?▼
Nottingham 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 Nottingham?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Nottingham is 21 June 2026, with 16h 55m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nottingham?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Nottingham is 21 December 2026, with 7h 34m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Nottingham?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Nottingham swings by 9h 21m.