May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Q: What time is sunrise in Chester-le-Street today?

The sun rises over Chester-le-Street today at 06:20 local time.

Q: What time is sunset in Chester-le-Street today?

Sunset in Chester-le-Street today is at 19:48 local time.

Q: What time is solar noon in Chester-le-Street today?

Solar noon in Chester-le-Street — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:05 local time today.

Q: When does civil twilight begin and end in Chester-le-Street?

In Chester-le-Street today: civil twilight begins at 05:42 (before sunrise) and ends at 20:26 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

Q: When does nautical twilight occur in Chester-le-Street?

Nautical twilight in Chester-le-Street today runs from 04:55 in the morning to 21:12 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

Q: When is the sky fully dark in Chester-le-Street for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Chester-le-Street ends at 22:03 in the evening and resumes at 04:03 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.

Q: Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Chester-le-Street?

Today in Chester-le-Street, the sun rises at an azimuth of 77° and sets at 283° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.

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Sun Phase: Nautical Twilight

Sunrise Today: 06:20 ↑ 77.0° ENE

Sunset Today: 19:48 ↑ 282.7° WNW

Day Length: 13h 27m

Sun Direction: ENE

Sun Altitude: -11.11°

Sun Distance: 150.842 million km

Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)

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May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Chester-le-Street

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Day	Sunrise/Sunset		Daylight		Astronomical Twilight		Nautical Twilight		Civil Twilight		Solar Noon
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Length	Diff.	Start	End	Start	End	Start	End	Time	Sun Dist. (Mil km)
1	05:27 ↑ 62° ENE	20:40 ↑ 298° WNW	15h 13m	+4m 04s	02:24	23:47	03:46	22:22	04:43	21:24	13:03	150.71
2	05:25 ↑ 61° ENE	20:42 ↑ 299° WNW	15h 17m	+4m 02s	02:18	23:53	03:43	22:25	04:41	21:26	13:03	150.75
3	05:22 ↑ 61° ENE	20:44 ↑ 300° WNW	15h 21m	+4m 00s	02:11	N/A	03:40	22:28	04:38	21:28	13:03	150.79
4	05:20 ↑ 60° ENE	20:46 ↑ 300° WNW	15h 25m	+3m 58s	02:04	00:00	03:37	22:31	04:36	21:31	13:03	150.82
5	05:18 ↑ 60° ENE	20:48 ↑ 301° WNW	15h 29m	+3m 56s	01:56	00:08	03:34	22:34	04:34	21:33	13:03	150.86
6	05:16 ↑ 59° ENE	20:50 ↑ 301° WNW	15h 33m	+3m 54s	01:47	00:17	03:30	22:37	04:31	21:35	13:02	150.90
7	05:14 ↑ 58° ENE	20:52 ↑ 302° WNW	15h 37m	+3m 52s	01:36	00:28	03:27	22:40	04:29	21:37	13:02	150.94
8	05:12 ↑ 58° ENE	20:53 ↑ 302° WNW	15h 41m	+3m 50s	01:19	N/A	03:24	22:43	04:27	21:40	13:02	150.97
9	05:10 ↑ 58° ENE	20:55 ↑ 303° WNW	15h 44m	+3m 47s	N/A	N/A	03:21	22:46	04:24	21:42	13:02	151.01
10	05:08 ↑ 57° ENE	20:57 ↑ 303° WNW	15h 48m	+3m 45s	N/A	N/A	03:18	22:49	04:22	21:44	13:02	151.04
11	05:07 ↑ 56° ENE	20:59 ↑ 304° NW	15h 52m	+3m 42s	N/A	N/A	03:14	22:52	04:20	21:46	13:02	151.08
12	05:05 ↑ 56° NE	21:01 ↑ 304° NW	15h 56m	+3m 40s	N/A	N/A	03:11	22:56	04:18	21:48	13:02	151.11
13	05:03 ↑ 55° NE	21:03 ↑ 305° NW	15h 59m	+3m 37s	N/A	N/A	03:08	22:59	04:15	21:50	13:02	151.15
14	05:01 ↑ 55° NE	21:04 ↑ 305° NW	16h 03m	+3m 34s	N/A	N/A	03:05	23:02	04:13	21:53	13:02	151.18
15	04:59 ↑ 54° NE	21:06 ↑ 306° NW	16h 06m	+3m 31s	N/A	N/A	03:02	23:05	04:11	21:55	13:02	151.21
16	04:58 ↑ 54° NE	21:08 ↑ 306° NW	16h 10m	+3m 28s	N/A	N/A	02:58	23:09	04:09	21:57	13:02	151.25
17	04:56 ↑ 54° NE	21:10 ↑ 307° NW	16h 13m	+3m 24s	N/A	N/A	02:55	23:12	04:07	21:59	13:02	151.28
18	04:54 ↑ 53° NE	21:11 ↑ 307° NW	16h 17m	+3m 21s	N/A	N/A	02:52	23:16	04:05	22:01	13:02	151.31
19	04:53 ↑ 53° NE	21:13 ↑ 308° NW	16h 20m	+3m 17s	N/A	N/A	02:48	23:19	04:03	22:03	13:02	151.34
20	04:51 ↑ 52° NE	21:15 ↑ 308° NW	16h 23m	+3m 13s	N/A	N/A	02:45	23:22	04:01	22:05	13:02	151.37
21	04:50 ↑ 52° NE	21:16 ↑ 308° NW	16h 26m	+3m 09s	N/A	N/A	02:42	23:26	03:59	22:07	13:02	151.40
22	04:48 ↑ 51° NE	21:18 ↑ 309° NW	16h 29m	+3m 05s	N/A	N/A	02:39	23:29	03:57	22:09	13:02	151.43
23	04:47 ↑ 51° NE	21:19 ↑ 309° NW	16h 32m	+3m 01s	N/A	N/A	02:35	23:33	03:55	22:11	13:03	151.45
24	04:45 ↑ 50° NE	21:21 ↑ 310° NW	16h 35m	+2m 57s	N/A	N/A	02:32	23:37	03:54	22:13	13:03	151.48
25	04:44 ↑ 50° NE	21:23 ↑ 310° NW	16h 38m	+2m 52s	N/A	N/A	02:28	23:40	03:52	22:15	13:03	151.51
26	04:43 ↑ 50° NE	21:24 ↑ 310° NW	16h 41m	+2m 48s	N/A	N/A	02:25	23:44	03:50	22:17	13:03	151.53
27	04:41 ↑ 49° NE	21:26 ↑ 311° NW	16h 44m	+2m 43s	N/A	N/A	02:22	23:48	03:49	22:19	13:03	151.56
28	04:40 ↑ 49° NE	21:27 ↑ 311° NW	16h 46m	+2m 38s	N/A	N/A	02:18	23:51	03:47	22:21	13:03	151.58
29	04:39 ↑ 49° NE	21:28 ↑ 312° NW	16h 49m	+2m 33s	N/A	N/A	02:15	23:55	03:45	22:22	13:03	151.61
30	04:38 ↑ 48° NE	21:30 ↑ 312° NW	16h 51m	+2m 28s	N/A	N/A	02:11	23:59	03:44	22:24	13:03	151.63
31	04:37 ↑ 48° NE	21:31 ↑ 312° NW	16h 54m	+2m 22s	N/A	N/A	02:08	N/A	03:42	22:26	13:03	151.66
All times are in local time for Chester-le-Street. 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 highlighted in the table.

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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Chester-le-Street?

Days in Chester-le-Street are currently getting shorter by about 4m 22s each day, roughly 31 minutes less daylight per week.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Chester-le-Street Today

	Morning	Evening
Blue hour	05:42-05:56	20:11-20:26
Golden hour	05:56-07:07	19:01-20:11

Chester-le-Street's Longest and Shortest Days

Event	Date	Daylight
Longest day	June 22, 2026	17h 19m
Shortest day	December 21, 2026	7h 10m
Earliest sunrise	June 17, 2026	04:27
Latest sunset	June 23, 2026	21:48

Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Chester-le-Street

The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Chester-le-Street also fixes the Qibla: face 120deg (ESE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 5,062 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Chester-le-Street on a live compass.

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.

Chester-le-Street sees its golden hour today around 05:56-07:07 and 19:01-20:11, framed by the blue hour at 05:42-05:56 and 20:11-20:26. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Chester-le-Street

What time is sunrise in Chester-le-Street today?

The sun rises over Chester-le-Street today at 06:20 local time.

What time is sunset in Chester-le-Street today?

Sunset in Chester-le-Street today is at 19:48 local time.

What time is solar noon in Chester-le-Street today?

Solar noon in Chester-le-Street — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:05 local time today.

When does civil twilight begin and end in Chester-le-Street?

In Chester-le-Street today: civil twilight begins at 05:42 (before sunrise) and ends at 20:26 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

When does nautical twilight occur in Chester-le-Street?

Nautical twilight in Chester-le-Street today runs from 04:55 in the morning to 21:12 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

When is the sky fully dark in Chester-le-Street for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Chester-le-Street ends at 22:03 in the evening and resumes at 04:03 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 Chester-le-Street?

Today in Chester-le-Street, the sun rises at an azimuth of 77° and sets at 283° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.