May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Salford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Sun Phase: Daylight
Sunrise Today: 05:36 ↑ 60.9° ENE
Sunset Today: 20:51 ↑ 298.7° WNW
Day Length: 15h 14m
Sun Direction: S
Sun Altitude: 52.45°
Sun Distance: 151.687 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Salford?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Salford
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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 |
05:35
↑
63° ENE
|
20:38
↑
298° WNW
|
15h 03m | +3m 49s | 02:48 | 23:27 | 04:00 | 22:14 | 04:53 | 21:20 | 13:06 | 150.73 |
| 2 |
05:32
↑
62° ENE
|
20:40
↑
298° WNW
|
15h 07m | +3m 48s | 02:44 | 23:32 | 03:57 | 22:17 | 04:51 | 21:22 | 13:06 | 150.77 |
| 3 |
05:31
↑
62° ENE
|
20:42
↑
298° WNW
|
15h 11m | +3m 46s | 02:39 | 23:36 | 03:54 | 22:19 | 04:49 | 21:24 | 13:06 | 150.81 |
| 4 |
05:29
↑
61° ENE
|
20:44
↑
299° WNW
|
15h 15m | +3m 44s | 02:34 | 23:41 | 03:51 | 22:22 | 04:46 | 21:26 | 13:05 | 150.85 |
| 5 |
05:27
↑
61° ENE
|
20:45
↑
300° WNW
|
15h 18m | +3m 42s | 02:29 | 23:46 | 03:48 | 22:25 | 04:44 | 21:28 | 13:05 | 150.88 |
| 6 |
05:25
↑
60° ENE
|
20:47
↑
300° WNW
|
15h 22m | +3m 40s | 02:24 | 23:52 | 03:45 | 22:27 | 04:42 | 21:30 | 13:05 | 150.92 |
| 7 |
05:23
↑
60° ENE
|
20:49
↑
301° WNW
|
15h 26m | +3m 38s | 02:18 | 23:58 | 03:43 | 22:30 | 04:40 | 21:32 | 13:05 | 150.96 |
| 8 |
05:21
↑
59° ENE
|
20:51
↑
301° WNW
|
15h 29m | +3m 36s | 02:12 | N/A | 03:40 | 22:33 | 04:38 | 21:34 | 13:05 | 150.99 |
| 9 |
05:19
↑
59° ENE
|
20:52
↑
302° WNW
|
15h 33m | +3m 33s | 02:05 | 00:04 | 03:37 | 22:35 | 04:35 | 21:36 | 13:05 | 151.03 |
| 10 |
05:17
↑
58° ENE
|
20:54
↑
302° WNW
|
15h 36m | +3m 31s | 01:58 | 00:12 | 03:34 | 22:38 | 04:33 | 21:38 | 13:05 | 151.07 |
| 11 |
05:15
↑
58° ENE
|
20:56
↑
303° WNW
|
15h 40m | +3m 28s | 01:50 | 00:20 | 03:31 | 22:41 | 04:31 | 21:40 | 13:05 | 151.10 |
| 12 |
05:14
↑
57° ENE
|
20:57
↑
303° WNW
|
15h 43m | +3m 26s | 01:40 | 00:29 | 03:29 | 22:44 | 04:29 | 21:42 | 13:05 | 151.13 |
| 13 |
05:12
↑
57° ENE
|
20:59
↑
304° WNW
|
15h 47m | +3m 23s | 01:27 | N/A | 03:26 | 22:47 | 04:27 | 21:44 | 13:05 | 151.17 |
| 14 |
05:10
↑
56° ENE
|
21:01
↑
304° NW
|
15h 50m | +3m 20s | N/A | N/A | 03:23 | 22:49 | 04:25 | 21:46 | 13:05 | 151.20 |
| 15 |
05:09
↑
56° NE
|
21:02
↑
304° NW
|
15h 53m | +3m 17s | N/A | N/A | 03:20 | 22:52 | 04:23 | 21:48 | 13:05 | 151.23 |
| 16 |
05:07
↑
55° NE
|
21:04
↑
305° NW
|
15h 56m | +3m 14s | N/A | N/A | 03:17 | 22:55 | 04:21 | 21:50 | 13:05 | 151.27 |
| 17 |
05:06
↑
55° NE
|
21:06
↑
305° NW
|
16h 00m | +3m 11s | N/A | N/A | 03:15 | 22:58 | 04:19 | 21:52 | 13:05 | 151.30 |
| 18 |
05:04
↑
54° NE
|
21:07
↑
306° NW
|
16h 03m | +3m 07s | N/A | N/A | 03:12 | 23:01 | 04:18 | 21:54 | 13:05 | 151.33 |
| 19 |
05:02
↑
54° NE
|
21:09
↑
306° NW
|
16h 06m | +3m 04s | N/A | N/A | 03:09 | 23:03 | 04:16 | 21:56 | 13:05 | 151.36 |
| 20 |
05:01
↑
54° NE
|
21:10
↑
307° NW
|
16h 09m | +3m 00s | N/A | N/A | 03:06 | 23:06 | 04:14 | 21:58 | 13:05 | 151.39 |
| 21 |
05:00
↑
53° NE
|
21:12
↑
307° NW
|
16h 12m | +2m 57s | N/A | N/A | 03:04 | 23:09 | 04:12 | 22:00 | 13:05 | 151.42 |
| 22 |
04:58
↑
53° NE
|
21:13
↑
307° NW
|
16h 15m | +2m 53s | N/A | N/A | 03:01 | 23:12 | 04:11 | 22:01 | 13:05 | 151.44 |
| 23 |
04:57
↑
52° NE
|
21:15
↑
308° NW
|
16h 18m | +2m 49s | N/A | N/A | 02:58 | 23:15 | 04:09 | 22:03 | 13:05 | 151.47 |
| 24 |
04:56
↑
52° NE
|
21:16
↑
308° NW
|
16h 20m | +2m 45s | N/A | N/A | 02:56 | 23:17 | 04:07 | 22:05 | 13:05 | 151.50 |
| 25 |
04:54
↑
52° NE
|
21:18
↑
308° NW
|
16h 23m | +2m 40s | N/A | N/A | 02:53 | 23:20 | 04:06 | 22:07 | 13:06 | 151.52 |
| 26 |
04:53
↑
51° NE
|
21:19
↑
309° NW
|
16h 26m | +2m 36s | N/A | N/A | 02:51 | 23:23 | 04:04 | 22:08 | 13:06 | 151.55 |
| 27 |
04:52
↑
51° NE
|
21:21
↑
309° NW
|
16h 28m | +2m 31s | N/A | N/A | 02:48 | 23:26 | 04:03 | 22:10 | 13:06 | 151.57 |
| 28 |
04:51
↑
51° NE
|
21:22
↑
310° NW
|
16h 31m | +2m 27s | N/A | N/A | 02:46 | 23:29 | 04:01 | 22:12 | 13:06 | 151.60 |
| 29 |
04:50
↑
50° NE
|
21:23
↑
310° NW
|
16h 33m | +2m 22s | N/A | N/A | 02:43 | 23:31 | 04:00 | 22:13 | 13:06 | 151.62 |
| 30 |
04:49
↑
50° NE
|
21:24
↑
310° NW
|
16h 35m | +2m 17s | N/A | N/A | 02:41 | 23:34 | 03:59 | 22:15 | 13:06 | 151.65 |
| 31 |
04:48
↑
50° NE
|
21:26
↑
310° NW
|
16h 37m | +2m 12s | N/A | N/A | 02:38 | 23:37 | 03:57 | 22:16 | 13:06 | 151.67 |
|
All times are in local time for Salford. 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 Salford, 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 Salford?
Days in Salford are currently getting shorter by about 3m 41s each day, roughly 26 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Salford Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 04:54-05:10 | 21:17-21:33 |
| Golden hour | 05:10-06:25 | 20:02-21:17 |
Salford's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | 17h 01m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 7h 27m |
| Earliest sunrise | June 17, 2026 | 04:39 |
| Latest sunset | June 20, 2026 | 21:41 |
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.
Salford sees its golden hour today around 05:10-06:25 and 20:02-21:17, framed by the blue hour at 04:54-05:10 and 21:17-21:33. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Salford
What time is sunrise in Salford today?
The sun rises over Salford today at 05:36 local time.
What time is sunset in Salford today?
The sun sets over Salford today at 20:51 local time.
What time is solar noon in Salford today?
Solar noon in Salford — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:14 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Salford?
In Salford today: civil twilight begins at 04:54 (before sunrise) and ends at 21:33 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Salford?
Nautical twilight in Salford today runs from 03:58 in the morning to 22:29 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Salford for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Salford ends at 23:45 in the evening and resumes at 02:39 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 Salford?
Today in Salford, the sun rises at an azimuth of 61° and sets at 299° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
