Sunrise & sunset times in Sheffield, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:55 and sets at 21:27 in Sheffield. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Sheffield
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Golden hour in Sheffield 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 Sheffield when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sheffield (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sheffield’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:13 | 16:17 | 12:15 | 8h 04m |
| February | 07:24 | 17:16 | 12:19 | 9h 52m |
| March | 06:20 | 18:09 | 12:14 | 11h 49m |
| April | 06:06 | 20:06 | 13:05 | 13h 59m |
| May | 05:06 | 20:59 | 13:02 | 15h 53m |
| June | 04:37 | 21:35 | 13:06 | 16h 58m |
| July | 04:56 | 21:26 | 13:11 | 16h 29m |
| August | 05:45 | 20:33 | 13:10 | 14h 48m |
| September | 06:39 | 19:21 | 13:01 | 12h 42m |
| October | 07:32 | 18:09 | 12:51 | 10h 37m |
| November | 07:30 | 16:09 | 11:50 | 8h 38m |
| December | 08:14 | 15:46 | 12:00 | 7h 31m |
Solar year in Sheffield (2026)
Day length in Sheffield swings by 9h 31m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sheffield
Longest day in Sheffield: 16h 46m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 14m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 19m.
Moon tonight in Sheffield
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 Sheffield today?▼
The sun rises at 04:55 Europe/London in Sheffield, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Sheffield today?▼
The sun sets at 21:27 Europe/London in Sheffield today.
How long is the day in Sheffield today?▼
Daylight in Sheffield today lasts 16 hours and 32 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sheffield?▼
The morning golden hour in Sheffield runs from 04:06 to 05:50, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:32 to 22:16.
What is the timezone of Sheffield?▼
Sheffield 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 Sheffield?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sheffield is 21 June 2026, with 17h 01m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sheffield?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sheffield is 21 December 2026, with 7h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sheffield?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sheffield swings by 9h 31m.