May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Glasgow, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Q: What time is sunrise in Glasgow today?

Today Glasgow has sunrise at 05:48 local time.

Q: What time is sunset in Glasgow today?

Today Glasgow has sunset at 20:53 local time.

Q: What time is solar noon in Glasgow today?

Solar noon in Glasgow — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:21 local time today.

Q: When does civil twilight begin and end in Glasgow?

In Glasgow today: civil twilight begins at 05:04 (before sunrise) and ends at 21:36 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

Q: When does nautical twilight occur in Glasgow?

Nautical twilight in Glasgow today runs from 04:06 in the morning to 22:34 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 Glasgow for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Glasgow ends at 23:55 in the evening and resumes at 02:42 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 Glasgow?

Today in Glasgow, the sun rises at an azimuth of 63° and sets at 297° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.

Today Tomorrow

Sun Phase: Night

Sunrise Today: 05:48 ↑ 63.1° ENE

Sunset Today: 20:53 ↑ 296.5° WNW

Day Length: 15h 04m

Sun Direction: N

Sun Altitude: -19.64°

Sun Distance: 151.525 million km

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

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May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Glasgow

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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	05:34 ↑ 61° ENE	20:55 ↑ 299° WNW	15h 21m	+4m 15s	02:13	00:14	03:48	22:42	04:49	21:40	13:14	150.72
2	05:31 ↑ 60° ENE	20:57 ↑ 300° WNW	15h 25m	+4m 13s	02:04	00:23	03:45	22:45	04:46	21:43	13:14	150.76
3	05:29 ↑ 60° ENE	20:59 ↑ 300° WNW	15h 29m	+4m 11s	01:53	00:33	03:41	22:48	04:43	21:45	13:13	150.79
4	05:27 ↑ 59° ENE	21:01 ↑ 301° WNW	15h 33m	+4m 10s	01:38	N/A	03:38	22:51	04:41	21:48	13:13	150.83
5	05:25 ↑ 59° ENE	21:03 ↑ 302° WNW	15h 38m	+4m 08s	N/A	N/A	03:34	22:55	04:38	21:50	13:13	150.87
6	05:23 ↑ 58° ENE	21:05 ↑ 302° WNW	15h 42m	+4m 06s	N/A	N/A	03:31	22:58	04:36	21:52	13:13	150.91
7	05:21 ↑ 58° ENE	21:07 ↑ 303° WNW	15h 46m	+4m 03s	N/A	N/A	03:27	23:02	04:33	21:55	13:13	150.94
8	05:19 ↑ 57° ENE	21:09 ↑ 303° WNW	15h 50m	+4m 01s	N/A	N/A	03:24	23:05	04:31	21:57	13:13	150.98
9	05:17 ↑ 56° ENE	21:11 ↑ 304° NW	15h 54m	+3m 59s	N/A	N/A	03:20	23:09	04:29	21:59	13:13	151.02
10	05:14 ↑ 56° NE	21:13 ↑ 304° NW	15h 58m	+3m 56s	N/A	N/A	03:17	23:12	04:26	22:02	13:13	151.05
11	05:13 ↑ 55° NE	21:15 ↑ 305° NW	16h 02m	+3m 54s	N/A	N/A	03:13	23:16	04:24	22:04	13:13	151.09
12	05:11 ↑ 55° NE	21:17 ↑ 305° NW	16h 05m	+3m 51s	N/A	N/A	03:10	23:19	04:21	22:06	13:13	151.12
13	05:09 ↑ 54° NE	21:18 ↑ 306° NW	16h 09m	+3m 48s	N/A	N/A	03:06	23:23	04:19	22:09	13:13	151.16
14	05:07 ↑ 54° NE	21:20 ↑ 306° NW	16h 13m	+3m 45s	N/A	N/A	03:02	23:27	04:17	22:11	13:13	151.19
15	05:05 ↑ 53° NE	21:22 ↑ 307° NW	16h 17m	+3m 42s	N/A	N/A	02:58	23:31	04:14	22:13	13:13	151.22
16	05:03 ↑ 53° NE	21:24 ↑ 307° NW	16h 20m	+3m 39s	N/A	N/A	02:55	23:35	04:12	22:15	13:13	151.25
17	05:01 ↑ 52° NE	21:26 ↑ 308° NW	16h 24m	+3m 35s	N/A	N/A	02:51	23:39	04:10	22:18	13:13	151.29
18	05:00 ↑ 52° NE	21:28 ↑ 308° NW	16h 28m	+3m 32s	N/A	N/A	02:47	23:43	04:08	22:20	13:13	151.32
19	04:58 ↑ 52° NE	21:29 ↑ 309° NW	16h 31m	+3m 28s	N/A	N/A	02:43	23:47	04:06	22:22	13:13	151.35
20	04:56 ↑ 51° NE	21:31 ↑ 309° NW	16h 34m	+3m 24s	N/A	N/A	02:39	23:51	04:04	22:24	13:13	151.38
21	04:55 ↑ 51° NE	21:33 ↑ 310° NW	16h 38m	+3m 20s	N/A	N/A	02:35	23:55	04:01	22:26	13:13	151.40
22	04:53 ↑ 50° NE	21:35 ↑ 310° NW	16h 41m	+3m 16s	N/A	N/A	02:31	23:59	03:59	22:29	13:13	151.43
23	04:51 ↑ 50° NE	21:36 ↑ 311° NW	16h 44m	+3m 11s	N/A	N/A	02:26	00:00	03:57	22:31	13:13	151.46
24	04:50 ↑ 49° NE	21:38 ↑ 311° NW	16h 47m	+3m 07s	N/A	N/A	02:22	00:05	03:55	22:33	13:13	151.49
25	04:49 ↑ 49° NE	21:39 ↑ 311° NW	16h 50m	+3m 02s	N/A	N/A	02:17	00:09	03:54	22:35	13:13	151.51
26	04:47 ↑ 48° NE	21:41 ↑ 312° NW	16h 53m	+2m 57s	N/A	N/A	02:12	00:14	03:52	22:37	13:14	151.54
27	04:46 ↑ 48° NE	21:43 ↑ 312° NW	16h 56m	+2m 52s	N/A	N/A	02:07	00:20	03:50	22:39	13:14	151.56
28	04:45 ↑ 48° NE	21:44 ↑ 312° NW	16h 59m	+2m 47s	N/A	N/A	02:02	00:25	03:48	22:41	13:14	151.59
29	04:43 ↑ 47° NE	21:46 ↑ 313° NW	17h 02m	+2m 42s	N/A	N/A	01:56	00:32	03:46	22:43	13:14	151.61
30	04:42 ↑ 47° NE	21:47 ↑ 313° NW	17h 04m	+2m 36s	N/A	N/A	01:49	00:39	03:45	22:45	13:14	151.64
31	04:41 ↑ 47° NE	21:48 ↑ 314° NW	17h 07m	+2m 31s	N/A	N/A	01:41	00:47	03:43	22:47	13:14	151.66
All times are in local time for Glasgow. 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 Glasgow?

Days in Glasgow are currently getting shorter by about 4m 17s each day, roughly 30 minutes less daylight per week.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Glasgow Today

	Morning	Evening
Blue hour	05:04-05:21	21:19-21:36
Golden hour	05:21-06:39	20:02-21:19

Glasgow's Longest and Shortest Days

Event	Date	Daylight
Longest day	June 22, 2026	17h 34m
Shortest day	December 21, 2026	6h 57m
Earliest sunrise	June 14, 2026	04:31
Latest sunset	June 23, 2026	22:06

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 Glasgow today, the morning golden hour runs 05:21-06:39 and the evening golden hour 20:02-21:19, with the cooler blue hour around 05:04-05:21 and 21:19-21:36. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Glasgow

What time is sunrise in Glasgow today?

Today Glasgow has sunrise at 05:48 local time.

What time is sunset in Glasgow today?

Today Glasgow has sunset at 20:53 local time.

What time is solar noon in Glasgow today?

Solar noon in Glasgow — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:21 local time today.

When does civil twilight begin and end in Glasgow?

In Glasgow today: civil twilight begins at 05:04 (before sunrise) and ends at 21:36 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

When does nautical twilight occur in Glasgow?

Nautical twilight in Glasgow today runs from 04:06 in the morning to 22:34 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

When is the sky fully dark in Glasgow for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Glasgow ends at 23:55 in the evening and resumes at 02:42 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 Glasgow?

Today in Glasgow, the sun rises at an azimuth of 63° and sets at 297° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.