Sunrise & Sunset Today in London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Q: What time is sunrise in London today?

Sunrise in London today is at 04:43 local time.

Q: What time is sunset in London today?

Sunset in London today is at 21:21 local time.

Q: What time is solar noon in London today?

Solar noon in London — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:02 local time today.

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

In London today: civil twilight begins at 03:55 (before sunrise) and ends at 22:10 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

Q: When does nautical twilight occur in London?

Nautical twilight in London today runs from 02:40 in the morning to 23:24 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

Q: Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in London?

Today in London, the sun rises at an azimuth of 49° and sets at 311° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.

Today Tomorrow

Today in London the sun rises at 04:43 in the NE and sets at 21:17, giving 16h 33m of daylight (+0m 55s vs yesterday).

Sun Phase: Daylight

Sunrise Today: 04:43 ↑ 49.0° NE

Sunset Today: 21:21 ↑ 311.0° NW

Day Length: 16h 37m

Sun Direction: ENE

Sun Altitude: 10.79°

Sun Distance: 152.036 million km

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

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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	04:49 ↑ 52° NE	21:07 ↑ 308° NW	16h 18m	+1m 54s	N/A	N/A	02:56	23:01	04:03	21:54	12:58	151.69
2	04:48 ↑ 51° NE	21:09 ↑ 309° NW	16h 20m	+1m 49s	N/A	N/A	02:54	23:03	04:02	21:55	12:58	151.71
3	04:47 ↑ 51° NE	21:10 ↑ 309° NW	16h 22m	+1m 44s	N/A	N/A	02:53	23:05	04:01	21:56	12:58	151.73
4	04:47 ↑ 51° NE	21:11 ↑ 309° NW	16h 23m	+1m 39s	N/A	N/A	02:51	23:07	04:00	21:58	12:58	151.75
5	04:46 ↑ 51° NE	21:11 ↑ 309° NW	16h 25m	+1m 34s	N/A	N/A	02:50	23:09	03:59	21:59	12:58	151.77
6	04:46 ↑ 50° NE	21:12 ↑ 310° NW	16h 26m	+1m 29s	N/A	N/A	02:49	23:10	03:58	22:00	12:59	151.80
7	04:45 ↑ 50° NE	21:13 ↑ 310° NW	16h 28m	+1m 23s	N/A	N/A	02:47	23:12	03:58	22:01	12:59	151.82
8	04:45 ↑ 50° NE	21:14 ↑ 310° NW	16h 29m	+1m 18s	N/A	N/A	02:46	23:13	03:57	22:02	12:59	151.84
9	04:44 ↑ 50° NE	21:15 ↑ 310° NW	16h 30m	+1m 12s	N/A	N/A	02:45	23:15	03:56	22:03	12:59	151.85
10	04:44 ↑ 50° NE	21:16 ↑ 310° NW	16h 31m	+1m 07s	N/A	N/A	02:44	23:16	03:56	22:04	12:59	151.87
11	04:43 ↑ 50° NE	21:16 ↑ 310° NW	16h 32m	+1m 01s	N/A	N/A	02:43	23:17	03:55	22:04	13:00	151.89
12	04:43 ↑ 50° NE	21:17 ↑ 310° NW	16h 33m	+0m 55s	N/A	N/A	02:42	23:18	03:55	22:05	13:00	151.91
13	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:18 ↑ 311° NW	16h 34m	+0m 50s	N/A	N/A	02:42	23:19	03:55	22:06	13:00	151.92
14	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:18 ↑ 311° NW	16h 35m	+0m 44s	N/A	N/A	02:41	23:20	03:54	22:07	13:00	151.94
15	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:19 ↑ 311° NW	16h 36m	+0m 38s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:21	03:54	22:07	13:00	151.95
16	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:19 ↑ 311° NW	16h 36m	+0m 32s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:22	03:54	22:08	13:01	151.97
17	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:20 ↑ 311° NW	16h 37m	+0m 26s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:23	03:54	22:08	13:01	151.98
18	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:20 ↑ 311° NW	16h 37m	+0m 20s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:23	03:54	22:09	13:01	151.99
19	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:20 ↑ 311° NW	16h 37m	+0m 14s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:23	03:54	22:09	13:01	152.00
20	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:21 ↑ 311° NW	16h 37m	+0m 08s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:24	03:54	22:09	13:02	152.01
21	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:21 ↑ 311° NW	16h 37m	+0m 02s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:24	03:54	22:09	13:02	152.02
22	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:21 ↑ 311° NW	16h 37m	-0m 03s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:24	03:54	22:10	13:02	152.03
23	04:43 ↑ 49° NE	21:21 ↑ 311° NW	16h 37m	-0m 10s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:24	03:55	22:10	13:02	152.04
24	04:44 ↑ 49° NE	21:21 ↑ 311° NW	16h 37m	-0m 16s	N/A	N/A	02:41	23:24	03:55	22:10	13:02	152.04
25	04:44 ↑ 49° NE	21:21 ↑ 311° NW	16h 36m	-0m 22s	N/A	N/A	02:41	23:24	03:56	22:10	13:03	152.05
26	04:45 ↑ 49° NE	21:21 ↑ 311° NW	16h 36m	-0m 28s	N/A	N/A	02:42	23:23	03:56	22:10	13:03	152.06
27	04:45 ↑ 49° NE	21:21 ↑ 311° NW	16h 35m	-0m 34s	N/A	N/A	02:43	23:23	03:57	22:09	13:03	152.06
28	04:46 ↑ 49° NE	21:21 ↑ 311° NW	16h 35m	-0m 40s	N/A	N/A	02:44	23:22	03:57	22:09	13:03	152.07
29	04:46 ↑ 49° NE	21:21 ↑ 310° NW	16h 34m	-0m 45s	N/A	N/A	02:45	23:22	03:58	22:09	13:03	152.07
30	04:47 ↑ 50° NE	21:20 ↑ 310° NW	16h 33m	-0m 51s	N/A	N/A	02:46	23:21	03:59	22:08	13:04	152.08
All times are in local time for London. 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 London?

Days in London are currently getting shorter by about 13s each day, roughly 2 minutes less daylight per week.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in London Today

	Morning	Evening
Blue hour	03:55-04:14	21:50-22:10
Golden hour	04:14-05:36	20:28-21:50

London's Longest and Shortest Days

Event	Date	Daylight
Longest day	June 22, 2026	16h 37m
Shortest day	December 21, 2026	7h 48m
Earliest sunrise	June 11, 2026	04:43
Latest sunset	June 20, 2026	21:21

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.

The golden hour is the short period just after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun sits low in the sky and the light turns warm and soft, a favourite of photographers. The blue hour is the cooler, bluish light during twilight, just before sunrise or after sunset. Both shift throughout the year as the sun's path across the sky changes with the seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in London

What time is sunrise in London today?

Sunrise in London today is at 04:43 local time.

What time is sunset in London today?

Sunset in London today is at 21:21 local time.

What time is solar noon in London today?

Solar noon in London — 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 London?

In London today: civil twilight begins at 03:55 (before sunrise) and ends at 22:10 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

When does nautical twilight occur in London?

Nautical twilight in London today runs from 02:40 in the morning to 23:24 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in London?

Today in London, the sun rises at an azimuth of 49° and sets at 311° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.