May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Maidstone, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Sun Phase: Civil Twilight
Sunrise Today: 06:15 ↑ 77.5° ENE
Sunset Today: 19:37 ↑ 282.2° WNW
Day Length: 13h 21m
Sun Direction: ENE
Sun Altitude: -2.96°
Sun Distance: 150.877 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Maidstone?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Maidstone
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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 |
05:30
↑
64° ENE
|
20:20
↑
296° WNW
|
14h 49m | +3m 29s | 03:03 | 22:49 | 04:03 | 21:48 | 04:52 | 20:59 | 12:55 | 150.73 |
| 2 |
05:29
↑
64° ENE
|
20:21
↑
296° WNW
|
14h 52m | +3m 27s | 03:00 | 22:52 | 04:01 | 21:50 | 04:50 | 21:00 | 12:54 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
05:27
↑
63° ENE
|
20:23
↑
297° WNW
|
14h 56m | +3m 26s | 02:56 | 22:56 | 03:58 | 21:52 | 04:48 | 21:02 | 12:54 | 150.80 |
| 4 |
05:25
↑
63° ENE
|
20:24
↑
298° WNW
|
14h 59m | +3m 24s | 02:52 | 22:59 | 03:56 | 21:54 | 04:46 | 21:04 | 12:54 | 150.84 |
| 5 |
05:23
↑
62° ENE
|
20:26
↑
298° WNW
|
15h 02m | +3m 22s | 02:49 | 23:03 | 03:53 | 21:57 | 04:44 | 21:06 | 12:54 | 150.88 |
| 6 |
05:21
↑
62° ENE
|
20:28
↑
298° WNW
|
15h 06m | +3m 20s | 02:45 | 23:06 | 03:51 | 21:59 | 04:42 | 21:08 | 12:54 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
05:20
↑
61° ENE
|
20:29
↑
299° WNW
|
15h 09m | +3m 18s | 02:41 | 23:10 | 03:48 | 22:01 | 04:40 | 21:09 | 12:54 | 150.95 |
| 8 |
05:18
↑
61° ENE
|
20:31
↑
299° WNW
|
15h 12m | +3m 16s | 02:38 | 23:14 | 03:46 | 22:04 | 04:38 | 21:11 | 12:54 | 150.99 |
| 9 |
05:16
↑
60° ENE
|
20:32
↑
300° WNW
|
15h 15m | +3m 14s | 02:34 | 23:17 | 03:44 | 22:06 | 04:36 | 21:13 | 12:54 | 151.02 |
| 10 |
05:15
↑
60° ENE
|
20:34
↑
300° WNW
|
15h 19m | +3m 11s | 02:30 | 23:21 | 03:41 | 22:08 | 04:34 | 21:15 | 12:54 | 151.06 |
| 11 |
05:13
↑
60° ENE
|
20:35
↑
301° WNW
|
15h 22m | +3m 09s | 02:26 | 23:26 | 03:39 | 22:11 | 04:32 | 21:17 | 12:54 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
05:12
↑
59° ENE
|
20:37
↑
301° WNW
|
15h 25m | +3m 06s | 02:22 | 23:30 | 03:37 | 22:13 | 04:30 | 21:18 | 12:54 | 151.13 |
| 13 |
05:10
↑
59° ENE
|
20:39
↑
302° WNW
|
15h 28m | +3m 04s | 02:17 | 23:34 | 03:34 | 22:15 | 04:29 | 21:20 | 12:54 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
05:08
↑
58° ENE
|
20:40
↑
302° WNW
|
15h 31m | +3m 01s | 02:13 | 23:39 | 03:32 | 22:17 | 04:27 | 21:22 | 12:54 | 151.20 |
| 15 |
05:07
↑
58° ENE
|
20:42
↑
302° WNW
|
15h 34m | +2m 58s | 02:08 | 23:44 | 03:30 | 22:20 | 04:25 | 21:24 | 12:54 | 151.23 |
| 16 |
05:06
↑
57° ENE
|
20:43
↑
303° WNW
|
15h 37m | +2m 55s | 02:04 | 23:49 | 03:27 | 22:22 | 04:23 | 21:25 | 12:54 | 151.26 |
| 17 |
05:04
↑
57° ENE
|
20:44
↑
303° WNW
|
15h 40m | +2m 52s | 01:59 | 23:54 | 03:25 | 22:24 | 04:22 | 21:27 | 12:54 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
05:03
↑
56° ENE
|
20:46
↑
304° NW
|
15h 43m | +2m 49s | 01:53 | 23:59 | 03:23 | 22:27 | 04:20 | 21:29 | 12:54 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
05:01
↑
56° NE
|
20:47
↑
304° NW
|
15h 45m | +2m 46s | 01:48 | 00:00 | 03:21 | 22:29 | 04:19 | 21:30 | 12:54 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
05:00
↑
56° NE
|
20:49
↑
304° NW
|
15h 48m | +2m 42s | 01:42 | 00:06 | 03:19 | 22:31 | 04:17 | 21:32 | 12:54 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
04:59
↑
55° NE
|
20:50
↑
305° NW
|
15h 51m | +2m 39s | 01:35 | 00:13 | 03:17 | 22:33 | 04:16 | 21:34 | 12:54 | 151.41 |
| 22 |
04:58
↑
55° NE
|
20:51
↑
305° NW
|
15h 53m | +2m 35s | 01:27 | 00:21 | 03:15 | 22:35 | 04:14 | 21:35 | 12:54 | 151.44 |
| 23 |
04:56
↑
55° NE
|
20:53
↑
306° NW
|
15h 56m | +2m 31s | 01:17 | N/A | 03:12 | 22:38 | 04:13 | 21:37 | 12:54 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
04:55
↑
54° NE
|
20:54
↑
306° NW
|
15h 58m | +2m 28s | 00:57 | N/A | 03:10 | 22:40 | 04:11 | 21:38 | 12:54 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
04:54
↑
54° NE
|
20:55
↑
306° NW
|
16h 01m | +2m 24s | N/A | N/A | 03:09 | 22:42 | 04:10 | 21:40 | 12:54 | 151.52 |
| 26 |
04:53
↑
54° NE
|
20:57
↑
307° NW
|
16h 03m | +2m 20s | N/A | N/A | 03:07 | 22:44 | 04:09 | 21:41 | 12:54 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
04:52
↑
53° NE
|
20:58
↑
307° NW
|
16h 05m | +2m 15s | N/A | N/A | 03:05 | 22:46 | 04:07 | 21:43 | 12:55 | 151.57 |
| 28 |
04:51
↑
53° NE
|
20:59
↑
307° NW
|
16h 08m | +2m 11s | N/A | N/A | 03:03 | 22:48 | 04:06 | 21:44 | 12:55 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
04:50
↑
53° NE
|
21:00
↑
308° NW
|
16h 10m | +2m 07s | N/A | N/A | 03:01 | 22:50 | 04:05 | 21:46 | 12:55 | 151.62 |
| 30 |
04:49
↑
52° NE
|
21:01
↑
308° NW
|
16h 12m | +2m 02s | N/A | N/A | 02:59 | 22:52 | 04:04 | 21:47 | 12:55 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
04:48
↑
52° NE
|
21:03
↑
308° NW
|
16h 14m | +1m 58s | N/A | N/A | 02:58 | 22:54 | 04:03 | 21:48 | 12:55 | 151.67 |
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All times are in local time for Maidstone. 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 Maidstone, 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 Maidstone?
Days in Maidstone are currently getting shorter by about 3m 49s each day, roughly 27 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Maidstone Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:40-05:54 | 19:58-20:11 |
| Golden hour | 05:54-06:58 | 18:54-19:58 |
Maidstone's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 16h 35m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 7h 51m |
| Earliest sunrise | June 14, 2026 | 04:41 |
| Latest sunset | June 20, 2026 | 21:17 |
Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Maidstone
The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Maidstone also fixes the Qibla: face 119deg (ESE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 4,742 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Maidstone 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.
Maidstone sees its golden hour today around 05:54-06:58 and 18:54-19:58, framed by the blue hour at 05:40-05:54 and 19:58-20:11. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Maidstone
What time is sunrise in Maidstone today?
The sun rises over Maidstone today at 06:15 local time.
What time is sunset in Maidstone today?
Sunset in Maidstone today is at 19:37 local time.
What time is solar noon in Maidstone today?
Solar noon in Maidstone — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:57 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Maidstone?
In Maidstone today: civil twilight begins at 05:40 (before sunrise) and ends at 20:11 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Maidstone?
Nautical twilight in Maidstone today runs from 04:58 in the morning to 20:53 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Maidstone for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Maidstone ends at 21:38 in the evening and resumes at 04:13 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 Maidstone?
Today in Maidstone, the sun rises at an azimuth of 77° and sets at 282° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
