Sunrise & sunset times in Swansea, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:14 and sets at 21:28 in Swansea. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Swansea
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Golden hour in Swansea 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 Swansea when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Swansea (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Swansea’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:15 | 16:35 | 12:25 | 8h 20m |
| February | 07:29 | 17:30 | 12:29 | 10h 00m |
| March | 06:30 | 18:20 | 12:24 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:20 | 20:12 | 13:15 | 13h 52m |
| May | 05:23 | 21:01 | 13:12 | 15h 38m |
| June | 04:57 | 21:35 | 13:16 | 16h 37m |
| July | 05:15 | 21:27 | 13:21 | 16h 11m |
| August | 06:00 | 20:38 | 13:20 | 14h 37m |
| September | 06:50 | 19:30 | 13:10 | 12h 39m |
| October | 07:39 | 18:22 | 13:01 | 10h 42m |
| November | 07:34 | 16:26 | 12:00 | 8h 51m |
| December | 08:15 | 16:06 | 12:10 | 7h 50m |
Solar year in Swansea (2026)
Day length in Swansea swings by 8h 51m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Swansea
Longest day in Swansea: 16h 26m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 34m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 1m.
Moon tonight in Swansea
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 Swansea today?▼
The sun rises at 05:14 Europe/London in Swansea, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Swansea today?▼
The sun sets at 21:28 Europe/London in Swansea today.
How long is the day in Swansea today?▼
Daylight in Swansea today lasts 16 hours and 13 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Swansea?▼
The morning golden hour in Swansea runs from 04:29 to 06:06, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:35 to 22:13.
What is the timezone of Swansea?▼
Swansea 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 Swansea?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Swansea is 21 June 2026, with 16h 40m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Swansea?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Swansea is 21 December 2026, with 7h 49m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Swansea?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Swansea swings by 8h 51m.