May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Sun Phase: Daylight
Sunrise Today: 06:12 ↑ 74.9° ENE
Sunset Today: 19:50 ↑ 284.7° WNW
Day Length: 13h 38m
Sun Direction: WSW
Sun Altitude: 32.36°
Sun Distance: 151.001 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Hemel Hempstead?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Hemel Hempstead
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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 |
05:33
↑
64° ENE
|
20:25
↑
296° WNW
|
14h 52m | +3m 33s | 03:02 | 22:58 | 04:04 | 21:55 | 04:54 | 21:04 | 12:58 | 150.72 |
| 2 |
05:31
↑
64° ENE
|
20:27
↑
297° WNW
|
14h 55m | +3m 32s | 02:58 | 23:01 | 04:01 | 21:57 | 04:52 | 21:06 | 12:58 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
05:29
↑
63° ENE
|
20:28
↑
297° WNW
|
14h 59m | +3m 30s | 02:55 | 23:05 | 03:59 | 21:59 | 04:49 | 21:08 | 12:58 | 150.79 |
| 4 |
05:27
↑
62° ENE
|
20:30
↑
298° WNW
|
15h 02m | +3m 28s | 02:51 | 23:09 | 03:56 | 22:02 | 04:47 | 21:10 | 12:58 | 150.83 |
| 5 |
05:25
↑
62° ENE
|
20:32
↑
298° WNW
|
15h 06m | +3m 26s | 02:47 | 23:12 | 03:54 | 22:04 | 04:45 | 21:12 | 12:58 | 150.87 |
| 6 |
05:24
↑
62° ENE
|
20:33
↑
299° WNW
|
15h 09m | +3m 24s | 02:43 | 23:16 | 03:51 | 22:06 | 04:43 | 21:14 | 12:58 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
05:22
↑
61° ENE
|
20:35
↑
299° WNW
|
15h 12m | +3m 22s | 02:39 | 23:20 | 03:49 | 22:09 | 04:41 | 21:16 | 12:58 | 150.94 |
| 8 |
05:20
↑
60° ENE
|
20:36
↑
300° WNW
|
15h 16m | +3m 20s | 02:35 | 23:24 | 03:46 | 22:11 | 04:39 | 21:18 | 12:58 | 150.98 |
| 9 |
05:19
↑
60° ENE
|
20:38
↑
300° WNW
|
15h 19m | +3m 18s | 02:31 | 23:29 | 03:44 | 22:13 | 04:37 | 21:19 | 12:58 | 151.02 |
| 10 |
05:17
↑
60° ENE
|
20:40
↑
301° WNW
|
15h 22m | +3m 15s | 02:26 | 23:33 | 03:41 | 22:16 | 04:36 | 21:21 | 12:58 | 151.05 |
| 11 |
05:15
↑
59° ENE
|
20:41
↑
301° WNW
|
15h 26m | +3m 13s | 02:22 | 23:38 | 03:39 | 22:18 | 04:34 | 21:23 | 12:58 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
05:14
↑
59° ENE
|
20:43
↑
302° WNW
|
15h 29m | +3m 10s | 02:17 | 23:42 | 03:37 | 22:21 | 04:32 | 21:25 | 12:58 | 151.12 |
| 13 |
05:12
↑
58° ENE
|
20:44
↑
302° WNW
|
15h 32m | +3m 08s | 02:13 | 23:47 | 03:34 | 22:23 | 04:30 | 21:27 | 12:58 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
05:10
↑
58° ENE
|
20:46
↑
302° WNW
|
15h 35m | +3m 05s | 02:08 | 23:53 | 03:32 | 22:25 | 04:28 | 21:28 | 12:58 | 151.19 |
| 15 |
05:09
↑
57° ENE
|
20:47
↑
303° WNW
|
15h 38m | +3m 02s | 02:02 | 23:58 | 03:29 | 22:28 | 04:26 | 21:30 | 12:58 | 151.22 |
| 16 |
05:07
↑
57° ENE
|
20:49
↑
303° WNW
|
15h 41m | +2m 59s | 01:57 | N/A | 03:27 | 22:30 | 04:25 | 21:32 | 12:58 | 151.25 |
| 17 |
05:06
↑
56° ENE
|
20:50
↑
304° NW
|
15h 44m | +2m 56s | 01:51 | 00:04 | 03:25 | 22:32 | 04:23 | 21:34 | 12:58 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
05:05
↑
56° NE
|
20:52
↑
304° NW
|
15h 47m | +2m 53s | 01:44 | 00:11 | 03:22 | 22:35 | 04:21 | 21:35 | 12:58 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
05:03
↑
56° NE
|
20:53
↑
305° NW
|
15h 50m | +2m 49s | 01:36 | 00:19 | 03:20 | 22:37 | 04:20 | 21:37 | 12:58 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
05:02
↑
55° NE
|
20:55
↑
305° NW
|
15h 52m | +2m 46s | 01:27 | 00:28 | 03:18 | 22:40 | 04:18 | 21:39 | 12:58 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
05:01
↑
55° NE
|
20:56
↑
305° NW
|
15h 55m | +2m 42s | 01:14 | N/A | 03:16 | 22:42 | 04:16 | 21:41 | 12:58 | 151.40 |
| 22 |
04:59
↑
54° NE
|
20:58
↑
306° NW
|
15h 58m | +2m 39s | N/A | N/A | 03:14 | 22:44 | 04:15 | 21:42 | 12:58 | 151.43 |
| 23 |
04:58
↑
54° NE
|
20:59
↑
306° NW
|
16h 00m | +2m 35s | N/A | N/A | 03:11 | 22:46 | 04:13 | 21:44 | 12:58 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
04:57
↑
54° NE
|
21:00
↑
306° NW
|
16h 03m | +2m 31s | N/A | N/A | 03:09 | 22:49 | 04:12 | 21:45 | 12:58 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
04:56
↑
54° NE
|
21:02
↑
307° NW
|
16h 05m | +2m 27s | N/A | N/A | 03:07 | 22:51 | 04:11 | 21:47 | 12:58 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
04:55
↑
53° NE
|
21:03
↑
307° NW
|
16h 08m | +2m 23s | N/A | N/A | 03:05 | 22:53 | 04:09 | 21:48 | 12:58 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
04:54
↑
53° NE
|
21:04
↑
307° NW
|
16h 10m | +2m 19s | N/A | N/A | 03:03 | 22:55 | 04:08 | 21:50 | 12:58 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
04:53
↑
52° NE
|
21:05
↑
308° NW
|
16h 12m | +2m 14s | N/A | N/A | 03:01 | 22:58 | 04:07 | 21:51 | 12:59 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
04:52
↑
52° NE
|
21:07
↑
308° NW
|
16h 14m | +2m 10s | N/A | N/A | 02:59 | 23:00 | 04:06 | 21:53 | 12:59 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
04:51
↑
52° NE
|
21:08
↑
308° NW
|
16h 17m | +2m 05s | N/A | N/A | 02:58 | 23:02 | 04:04 | 21:54 | 12:59 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
04:50
↑
52° NE
|
21:09
↑
308° NW
|
16h 19m | +2m 00s | N/A | N/A | 02:56 | 23:04 | 04:03 | 21:56 | 12:59 | 151.66 |
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All times are in local time for Hemel Hempstead. 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 Hemel Hempstead, 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 Hemel Hempstead?
Days in Hemel Hempstead are currently getting shorter by about 3m 51s each day, roughly 27 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hemel Hempstead Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:36-05:50 | 20:12-20:26 |
| Golden hour | 05:50-06:56 | 19:06-20:12 |
Hemel Hempstead's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 16h 40m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 7h 46m |
| Earliest sunrise | June 17, 2026 | 04:42 |
| Latest sunset | June 23, 2026 | 21:24 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Hemel Hempstead
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Hemel Hempstead also fixes the Qibla: face 119deg (ESE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 4,826 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Hemel Hempstead 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.
Hemel Hempstead sees its golden hour today around 05:50-06:56 and 19:06-20:12, framed by the blue hour at 05:36-05:50 and 20:12-20:26. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Hemel Hempstead
What time is sunrise in Hemel Hempstead today?
Today Hemel Hempstead has sunrise at 06:12 local time.
What time is sunset in Hemel Hempstead today?
The sun sets over Hemel Hempstead today at 19:50 local time.
What time is solar noon in Hemel Hempstead today?
Solar noon in Hemel Hempstead — 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 Hemel Hempstead?
In Hemel Hempstead today: civil twilight begins at 05:36 (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 Hemel Hempstead?
Nautical twilight in Hemel Hempstead today runs from 04:53 in the morning to 21:09 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Hemel Hempstead for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Hemel Hempstead ends at 21:57 in the evening and resumes at 04:04 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 Hemel Hempstead?
Today in Hemel Hempstead, the sun rises at an azimuth of 75° and sets at 285° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
