Sunrise & sunset times in Preston, United Kingdom
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 19:58 in Preston. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Preston
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Golden hour in Preston 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 Preston when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Preston (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Preston’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:20 | 16:20 | 12:20 | 8h 00m |
| February | 07:30 | 17:20 | 12:24 | 9h 50m |
| March | 06:25 | 18:14 | 12:19 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:10 | 20:12 | 13:10 | 14h 01m |
| May | 05:09 | 21:06 | 13:07 | 15h 56m |
| June | 04:39 | 21:43 | 13:11 | 17h 03m |
| July | 04:59 | 21:33 | 13:16 | 16h 34m |
| August | 05:49 | 20:40 | 13:15 | 14h 50m |
| September | 06:44 | 19:26 | 13:06 | 12h 42m |
| October | 07:38 | 18:14 | 12:56 | 10h 35m |
| November | 07:37 | 16:12 | 11:55 | 8h 35m |
| December | 08:22 | 15:49 | 12:05 | 7h 27m |
Solar year in Preston (2026)
Day length in Preston swings by 9h 40m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Preston
Longest day in Preston: 16h 50m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 10m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 21m.
Moon tonight in Preston
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 Preston today?▼
The sun rises at 06:21 Europe/London in Preston, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Preston today?▼
The sun sets at 19:58 Europe/London in Preston today.
How long is the day in Preston today?▼
Daylight in Preston today lasts 13 hours and 37 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Preston?▼
The morning golden hour in Preston runs from 05:44 to 07:08, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:11 to 20:35.
What is the timezone of Preston?▼
Preston 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 Preston?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Preston is 21 June 2026, with 17h 06m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Preston?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Preston is 21 December 2026, with 7h 25m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Preston?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Preston swings by 9h 40m.