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

Q: What time is sunrise in Inverness today?

Today Inverness has sunrise at 05:55 local time.

Q: What time is sunset in Inverness today?

Today Inverness has sunset at 20:43 local time.

Q: What time is solar noon in Inverness today?

Solar noon in Inverness — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:20 local time today.

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

In Inverness today: civil twilight begins at 05:10 (before sunrise) and ends at 21:28 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

Q: When does nautical twilight occur in Inverness?

Nautical twilight in Inverness today runs from 04:11 in the morning to 22:26 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 Inverness for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Inverness ends at 23:46 in the evening and resumes at 02:48 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 Inverness?

Today in Inverness, the sun rises at an azimuth of 66° and sets at 294° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.

Today Tomorrow

Sun Phase: Astronomical Twilight

Sunrise Today: 05:55 ↑ 65.7° ENE

Sunset Today: 20:43 ↑ 293.9° WNW

Day Length: 14h 48m

Sun Direction: NW

Sun Altitude: -14.57°

Sun Distance: 151.322 million km

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

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May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Inverness

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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 ↑ 60° ENE	21:02 ↑ 301° WNW	15h 34m	+4m 35s	N/A	N/A	03:32	22:58	04:39	21:50	13:14	150.72
2	05:24 ↑ 59° ENE	21:04 ↑ 301° WNW	15h 39m	+4m 33s	N/A	N/A	03:28	23:02	04:36	21:53	13:13	150.76
3	05:22 ↑ 58° ENE	21:06 ↑ 302° WNW	15h 43m	+4m 31s	N/A	N/A	03:24	23:06	04:33	21:55	13:13	150.79
4	05:20 ↑ 58° ENE	21:08 ↑ 303° WNW	15h 48m	+4m 30s	N/A	N/A	03:20	23:10	04:30	21:58	13:13	150.83
5	05:17 ↑ 57° ENE	21:10 ↑ 303° WNW	15h 52m	+4m 28s	N/A	N/A	03:16	23:14	04:28	22:01	13:13	150.87
6	05:15 ↑ 57° ENE	21:12 ↑ 304° NW	15h 57m	+4m 26s	N/A	N/A	03:12	23:18	04:25	22:03	13:13	150.91
7	05:13 ↑ 56° NE	21:15 ↑ 304° NW	16h 01m	+4m 24s	N/A	N/A	03:07	23:22	04:22	22:06	13:13	150.94
8	05:11 ↑ 55° NE	21:17 ↑ 305° NW	16h 06m	+4m 21s	N/A	N/A	03:03	23:26	04:19	22:08	13:13	150.98
9	05:08 ↑ 55° NE	21:19 ↑ 306° NW	16h 10m	+4m 19s	N/A	N/A	02:59	23:31	04:17	22:11	13:13	151.02
10	05:06 ↑ 54° NE	21:21 ↑ 306° NW	16h 14m	+4m 16s	N/A	N/A	02:54	23:35	04:14	22:14	13:13	151.05
11	05:04 ↑ 54° NE	21:23 ↑ 307° NW	16h 18m	+4m 14s	N/A	N/A	02:49	23:40	04:11	22:16	13:13	151.09
12	05:02 ↑ 53° NE	21:25 ↑ 307° NW	16h 23m	+4m 11s	N/A	N/A	02:45	23:45	04:09	22:19	13:13	151.12
13	05:00 ↑ 52° NE	21:27 ↑ 308° NW	16h 27m	+4m 08s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:50	04:06	22:21	13:13	151.16
14	04:58 ↑ 52° NE	21:29 ↑ 308° NW	16h 31m	+4m 05s	N/A	N/A	02:35	23:55	04:03	22:24	13:13	151.19
15	04:56 ↑ 52° NE	21:31 ↑ 309° NW	16h 35m	+4m 02s	N/A	N/A	02:29	N/A	04:01	22:27	13:13	151.22
16	04:54 ↑ 51° NE	21:33 ↑ 309° NW	16h 39m	+3m 59s	N/A	N/A	02:24	00:01	03:58	22:29	13:13	151.25
17	04:52 ↑ 50° NE	21:35 ↑ 310° NW	16h 43m	+3m 55s	N/A	N/A	02:18	00:07	03:56	22:32	13:13	151.29
18	04:50 ↑ 50° NE	21:37 ↑ 310° NW	16h 47m	+3m 51s	N/A	N/A	02:12	00:13	03:53	22:34	13:13	151.32
19	04:48 ↑ 49° NE	21:39 ↑ 311° NW	16h 50m	+3m 48s	N/A	N/A	02:05	00:20	03:51	22:37	13:13	151.35
20	04:46 ↑ 49° NE	21:41 ↑ 311° NW	16h 54m	+3m 44s	N/A	N/A	01:57	00:28	03:48	22:39	13:13	151.38
21	04:44 ↑ 48° NE	21:43 ↑ 312° NW	16h 58m	+3m 39s	N/A	N/A	01:48	00:38	03:46	22:42	13:13	151.40
22	04:43 ↑ 48° NE	21:45 ↑ 312° NW	17h 01m	+3m 35s	N/A	N/A	01:35	N/A	03:44	22:44	13:13	151.43
23	04:41 ↑ 48° NE	21:47 ↑ 313° NW	17h 05m	+3m 30s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:41	22:47	13:13	151.46
24	04:39 ↑ 47° NE	21:48 ↑ 313° NW	17h 08m	+3m 26s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:39	22:49	13:13	151.49
25	04:38 ↑ 47° NE	21:50 ↑ 314° NW	17h 12m	+3m 21s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:37	22:52	13:13	151.51
26	04:36 ↑ 46° NE	21:52 ↑ 314° NW	17h 15m	+3m 16s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:35	22:54	13:13	151.54
27	04:35 ↑ 46° NE	21:54 ↑ 314° NW	17h 18m	+3m 10s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:33	22:56	13:14	151.56
28	04:33 ↑ 45° NE	21:55 ↑ 315° NW	17h 21m	+3m 05s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:30	22:59	13:14	151.59
29	04:32 ↑ 45° NE	21:57 ↑ 315° NW	17h 24m	+2m 59s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:28	23:01	13:14	151.61
30	04:31 ↑ 45° NE	21:58 ↑ 316° NW	17h 27m	+2m 53s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:27	23:03	13:14	151.64
31	04:29 ↑ 44° NE	22:00 ↑ 316° NW	17h 30m	+2m 47s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:25	23:05	13:14	151.66
All times are in local time for Inverness. 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 Inverness?

Days in Inverness are currently getting shorter by about 4m 43s each day, roughly 33 minutes less daylight per week.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Inverness Today

	Morning	Evening
Blue hour	05:10-05:27	21:10-21:28
Golden hour	05:27-06:47	19:51-21:10

Inverness's Longest and Shortest Days

Event	Date	Daylight
Longest day	June 22, 2026	18h 00m
Shortest day	December 21, 2026	6h 34m
Earliest sunrise	June 14, 2026	04:18
Latest sunset	June 23, 2026	22:19

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.

Inverness sees its golden hour today around 05:27-06:47 and 19:51-21:10, framed by the blue hour at 05:10-05:27 and 21:10-21:28. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Inverness

What time is sunrise in Inverness today?

Today Inverness has sunrise at 05:55 local time.

What time is sunset in Inverness today?

Today Inverness has sunset at 20:43 local time.

What time is solar noon in Inverness today?

Solar noon in Inverness — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:20 local time today.

When does civil twilight begin and end in Inverness?

In Inverness today: civil twilight begins at 05:10 (before sunrise) and ends at 21:28 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

When does nautical twilight occur in Inverness?

Nautical twilight in Inverness today runs from 04:11 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 Inverness for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Inverness ends at 23:46 in the evening and resumes at 02:48 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 Inverness?

Today in Inverness, the sun rises at an azimuth of 66° and sets at 294° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.