May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Canterbury, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Sun Phase: Night
Sunrise Today: 05:14 ↑ 57.5° ENE
Sunset Today: 20:48 ↑ 302.2° WNW
Day Length: 15h 34m
Sun Direction: NNE
Sun Altitude: -18.88°
Sun Distance: 151.904 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Canterbury?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Canterbury
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
05:28
↑
64° ENE
|
20:17
↑
296° WNW
|
14h 49m | +3m 29s | 03:01 | 22:47 | 04:01 | 21:46 | 04:50 | 20:56 | 12:52 | 150.71 |
| 2 |
05:26
↑
64° ENE
|
20:19
↑
296° WNW
|
14h 52m | +3m 28s | 02:57 | 22:50 | 03:58 | 21:48 | 04:48 | 20:58 | 12:52 | 150.74 |
| 3 |
05:25
↑
63° ENE
|
20:21
↑
297° WNW
|
14h 56m | +3m 26s | 02:54 | 22:53 | 03:56 | 21:50 | 04:45 | 21:00 | 12:52 | 150.78 |
| 4 |
05:23
↑
63° ENE
|
20:22
↑
298° WNW
|
14h 59m | +3m 24s | 02:50 | 22:57 | 03:53 | 21:52 | 04:43 | 21:02 | 12:52 | 150.82 |
| 5 |
05:21
↑
62° ENE
|
20:24
↑
298° WNW
|
15h 02m | +3m 22s | 02:46 | 23:00 | 03:51 | 21:55 | 04:41 | 21:04 | 12:52 | 150.86 |
| 6 |
05:19
↑
62° ENE
|
20:25
↑
298° WNW
|
15h 06m | +3m 20s | 02:43 | 23:04 | 03:49 | 21:57 | 04:39 | 21:05 | 12:52 | 150.89 |
| 7 |
05:17
↑
61° ENE
|
20:27
↑
299° WNW
|
15h 09m | +3m 18s | 02:39 | 23:08 | 03:46 | 21:59 | 04:38 | 21:07 | 12:52 | 150.93 |
| 8 |
05:16
↑
61° ENE
|
20:29
↑
299° WNW
|
15h 12m | +3m 16s | 02:35 | 23:11 | 03:44 | 22:01 | 04:36 | 21:09 | 12:52 | 150.97 |
| 9 |
05:14
↑
60° ENE
|
20:30
↑
300° WNW
|
15h 16m | +3m 14s | 02:31 | 23:15 | 03:41 | 22:04 | 04:34 | 21:11 | 12:52 | 151.00 |
| 10 |
05:12
↑
60° ENE
|
20:32
↑
300° WNW
|
15h 19m | +3m 11s | 02:27 | 23:19 | 03:39 | 22:06 | 04:32 | 21:13 | 12:52 | 151.04 |
| 11 |
05:11
↑
60° ENE
|
20:33
↑
301° WNW
|
15h 22m | +3m 09s | 02:23 | 23:23 | 03:37 | 22:08 | 04:30 | 21:14 | 12:52 | 151.08 |
| 12 |
05:09
↑
59° ENE
|
20:35
↑
301° WNW
|
15h 25m | +3m 06s | 02:19 | 23:28 | 03:34 | 22:11 | 04:28 | 21:16 | 12:52 | 151.11 |
| 13 |
05:08
↑
59° ENE
|
20:36
↑
302° WNW
|
15h 28m | +3m 04s | 02:15 | 23:32 | 03:32 | 22:13 | 04:26 | 21:18 | 12:52 | 151.14 |
| 14 |
05:06
↑
58° ENE
|
20:38
↑
302° WNW
|
15h 31m | +3m 01s | 02:10 | 23:37 | 03:30 | 22:15 | 04:25 | 21:20 | 12:52 | 151.18 |
| 15 |
05:05
↑
58° ENE
|
20:39
↑
303° WNW
|
15h 34m | +2m 58s | 02:06 | 23:41 | 03:27 | 22:18 | 04:23 | 21:21 | 12:52 | 151.21 |
| 16 |
05:03
↑
57° ENE
|
20:41
↑
303° WNW
|
15h 37m | +2m 55s | 02:01 | 23:47 | 03:25 | 22:20 | 04:21 | 21:23 | 12:52 | 151.24 |
| 17 |
05:02
↑
57° ENE
|
20:42
↑
303° WNW
|
15h 40m | +2m 52s | 01:56 | 23:52 | 03:23 | 22:22 | 04:20 | 21:25 | 12:52 | 151.28 |
| 18 |
05:00
↑
56° ENE
|
20:44
↑
304° NW
|
15h 43m | +2m 49s | 01:51 | 23:58 | 03:21 | 22:24 | 04:18 | 21:27 | 12:52 | 151.31 |
| 19 |
04:59
↑
56° NE
|
20:45
↑
304° NW
|
15h 45m | +2m 46s | 01:45 | N/A | 03:18 | 22:27 | 04:16 | 21:28 | 12:52 | 151.34 |
| 20 |
04:58
↑
56° NE
|
20:47
↑
304° NW
|
15h 48m | +2m 42s | 01:39 | 00:04 | 03:16 | 22:29 | 04:15 | 21:30 | 12:52 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
04:57
↑
55° NE
|
20:48
↑
305° NW
|
15h 51m | +2m 39s | 01:32 | 00:11 | 03:14 | 22:31 | 04:13 | 21:31 | 12:52 | 151.39 |
| 22 |
04:55
↑
55° NE
|
20:49
↑
305° NW
|
15h 53m | +2m 35s | 01:24 | 00:19 | 03:12 | 22:33 | 04:12 | 21:33 | 12:52 | 151.42 |
| 23 |
04:54
↑
55° NE
|
20:51
↑
306° NW
|
15h 56m | +2m 32s | 01:14 | N/A | 03:10 | 22:35 | 04:10 | 21:35 | 12:52 | 151.45 |
| 24 |
04:53
↑
54° NE
|
20:52
↑
306° NW
|
15h 58m | +2m 28s | N/A | N/A | 03:08 | 22:38 | 04:09 | 21:36 | 12:52 | 151.48 |
| 25 |
04:52
↑
54° NE
|
20:53
↑
306° NW
|
16h 01m | +2m 24s | N/A | N/A | 03:06 | 22:40 | 04:08 | 21:38 | 12:52 | 151.50 |
| 26 |
04:51
↑
54° NE
|
20:54
↑
307° NW
|
16h 03m | +2m 20s | N/A | N/A | 03:04 | 22:42 | 04:06 | 21:39 | 12:52 | 151.53 |
| 27 |
04:50
↑
53° NE
|
20:56
↑
307° NW
|
16h 05m | +2m 16s | N/A | N/A | 03:02 | 22:44 | 04:05 | 21:41 | 12:52 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
04:49
↑
53° NE
|
20:57
↑
307° NW
|
16h 08m | +2m 11s | N/A | N/A | 03:01 | 22:46 | 04:04 | 21:42 | 12:52 | 151.58 |
| 29 |
04:48
↑
53° NE
|
20:58
↑
308° NW
|
16h 10m | +2m 07s | N/A | N/A | 02:59 | 22:48 | 04:03 | 21:44 | 12:53 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
04:47
↑
52° NE
|
20:59
↑
308° NW
|
16h 12m | +2m 02s | N/A | N/A | 02:57 | 22:50 | 04:02 | 21:45 | 12:53 | 151.63 |
| 31 |
04:46
↑
52° NE
|
21:00
↑
308° NW
|
16h 14m | +1m 58s | N/A | N/A | 02:55 | 22:52 | 04:00 | 21:46 | 12:53 | 151.65 |
|
All times are in local time for Canterbury. Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Canterbury, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 31 and the latest sunset of May is on May 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Canterbury?
Days in Canterbury are currently getting shorter by about 2m 56s each day, roughly 21 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Canterbury Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 04:32-04:48 | 21:14-21:30 |
| Golden hour | 04:48-06:02 | 20:00-21:14 |
Canterbury's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 16h 35m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 7h 51m |
| Earliest sunrise | June 14, 2026 | 04:39 |
| Latest sunset | June 23, 2026 | 21:15 |
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
In Canterbury today, the morning golden hour runs 04:48-06:02 and the evening golden hour 20:00-21:14, with the cooler blue hour around 04:32-04:48 and 21:14-21:30. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Canterbury
What time is sunrise in Canterbury today?
Today Canterbury has sunrise at 05:14 local time.
What time is sunset in Canterbury today?
The sun sets over Canterbury today at 20:48 local time.
What time is solar noon in Canterbury today?
Solar noon in Canterbury — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:02 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Canterbury?
In Canterbury today: civil twilight begins at 04:32 (before sunrise) and ends at 21:30 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Canterbury?
Nautical twilight in Canterbury today runs from 03:36 in the morning to 22:26 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Canterbury for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Canterbury ends at 23:47 in the evening and resumes at 02:12 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Canterbury?
Today in Canterbury, the sun rises at an azimuth of 58° and sets at 302° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
