Sunrise and Sunset times in London, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:55:16
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 Sunset: 16:27:05
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Day Length: 8h 31m 49s
Time zone: Europe/London, UTC 0 h.
Latitude: 51.5, Longitude: -0.1167
London
London, City of, United Kingdom 
8 567 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 08:05:52 | 12:04:02 | 16:02:11 | 7h 56m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 08:05:44 | 12:04:30 | 16:03:16 | 7h 57m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 08:05:32 | 12:04:57 | 16:04:23 | 7h 58m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 08:05:18 | 12:05:25 | 16:05:32 | 8h 0m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 08:04:59 | 12:05:52 | 16:06:44 | 8h 1m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 08:04:38 | 12:06:18 | 16:07:58 | 8h 3m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 08:04:13 | 12:06:44 | 16:09:15 | 8h 5m 2s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 08:03:45 | 12:07:10 | 16:10:34 | 8h 6m 49s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 08:03:14 | 12:07:35 | 16:11:55 | 8h 8m 41s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:02:40 | 12:07:59 | 16:13:18 | 8h 10m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:02:03 | 12:08:23 | 16:14:43 | 8h 12m 40s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:01:22 | 12:08:46 | 16:16:10 | 8h 14m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:00:38 | 12:09:09 | 16:17:39 | 8h 17m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 07:59:52 | 12:09:31 | 16:19:09 | 8h 19m 17s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 07:59:02 | 12:09:52 | 16:20:41 | 8h 21m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 07:58:10 | 12:10:13 | 16:22:15 | 8h 24m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 07:57:15 | 12:10:33 | 16:23:50 | 8h 26m 35s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 07:56:17 | 12:10:52 | 16:25:27 | 8h 29m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 07:55:16 | 12:11:10 | 16:27:05 | 8h 31m 49s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 07:54:12 | 12:11:28 | 16:28:44 | 8h 34m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 07:53:06 | 12:11:45 | 16:30:24 | 8h 37m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 07:51:57 | 12:12:02 | 16:32:06 | 8h 40m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 07:50:46 | 12:12:17 | 16:33:48 | 8h 43m 2s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 07:49:32 | 12:12:32 | 16:35:31 | 8h 45m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 07:48:16 | 12:12:46 | 16:37:15 | 8h 48m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 07:46:58 | 12:12:59 | 16:39:00 | 8h 52m 2s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 07:45:37 | 12:13:11 | 16:40:46 | 8h 55m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 07:44:13 | 12:13:23 | 16:42:32 | 8h 58m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 07:42:48 | 12:13:33 | 16:44:19 | 9h 1m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 07:41:21 | 12:13:43 | 16:46:06 | 9h 4m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 07:39:51 | 12:13:52 | 16:47:54 | 9h 8m 3s |
Day length in London during the year on the chart:
London on United Kingdom map:
Locations in the same time zone Europe/London
Birmingham (Birmingham), Manchester (Manchester), Leeds (Leeds), Sheffield (Sheffield), Glasgow (Glasgow City), Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne), Nottingham (Nottingham), Liverpool (Liverpool), Southend-on-Sea (Southend-on-Sea), Bristol (Bristol, City of), Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City of), Brighton (Brighton and Hove), Bradford (Bradford), Leicester (Leicester), Sunderland (Sunderland), Belfast (Belfast), Portsmouth (Portsmouth), Bournemouth (Bournemouth), Middlesbrough (Redcar and Cleveland), Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent), Coventry (Coventry), Southampton (Southampton), Reading (Reading), Kingston upon Hull (Kingston upon Hull, City of), Abertawe (Swansea), Blackpool (Blackpool), Plymouth (Plymouth), Luton (Luton), Oxford (Oxfordshire), Norwich (Norfolk)
Largest populated areas in United Kingdom
Birmingham (Birmingham), Manchester (Manchester), Leeds (Leeds), Sheffield (Sheffield), Glasgow (Glasgow City), Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne), Caerdydd (Cardiff), Nottingham (Nottingham), Liverpool (Liverpool), Southend-on-Sea (Southend-on-Sea), Bristol (Bristol, City of), Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City of), Brighton (Brighton and Hove), Bradford (Bradford), Leicester (Leicester), Sunderland (Sunderland), Belfast (Belfast), Portsmouth (Portsmouth), Bournemouth (Bournemouth), Middlesbrough (Redcar and Cleveland), Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent), Coventry (Coventry), Southampton (Southampton), Reading (Reading), Kingston upon Hull (Kingston upon Hull, City of), Abertawe (Swansea), Blackpool (Blackpool), Plymouth (Plymouth), Luton (Luton), Oxford (Oxfordshire)
Countries closest to United Kingdom
*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks