Sunrise and Sunset times in Lerwick, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:50:36
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 Sunset: 15:00:50
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Day Length: 6h 10m 14s
Time zone: Europe/London, UTC 0 h.
Latitude: 60.15, Longitude: -1.15
Lerwick
Shetland Islands, United Kingdom 
6 594 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 08:41:13 | 11:53:42 | 15:06:12 | 6h 24m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 08:43:12 | 11:54:05 | 15:04:58 | 6h 21m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 08:45:09 | 11:54:29 | 15:03:49 | 6h 18m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 08:47:01 | 11:54:53 | 15:02:45 | 6h 15m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 08:48:51 | 11:55:18 | 15:01:45 | 6h 12m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 08:50:36 | 11:55:43 | 15:00:50 | 6h 10m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 08:52:18 | 11:56:09 | 15:00:00 | 6h 7m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 08:53:55 | 11:56:35 | 14:59:15 | 6h 5m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 08:55:29 | 11:57:02 | 14:58:35 | 6h 3m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 08:56:58 | 11:57:29 | 14:58:00 | 6h 1m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 08:58:22 | 11:57:56 | 14:57:30 | 5h 59m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 08:59:42 | 11:58:24 | 14:57:06 | 5h 57m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 09:00:58 | 11:58:53 | 14:56:48 | 5h 55m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 09:02:08 | 11:59:21 | 14:56:34 | 5h 54m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 09:03:13 | 11:59:50 | 14:56:27 | 5h 53m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 09:04:13 | 12:00:19 | 14:56:25 | 5h 52m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 09:05:08 | 12:00:48 | 14:56:28 | 5h 51m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 09:05:58 | 12:01:18 | 14:56:38 | 5h 50m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 09:06:42 | 12:01:47 | 14:56:53 | 5h 50m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 09:07:21 | 12:02:17 | 14:57:13 | 5h 49m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 09:07:54 | 12:02:47 | 14:57:40 | 5h 49m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 09:08:22 | 12:03:17 | 14:58:12 | 5h 49m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 09:08:44 | 12:03:47 | 14:58:49 | 5h 50m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 09:09:00 | 12:04:16 | 14:59:32 | 5h 50m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 09:09:11 | 12:04:46 | 15:00:21 | 5h 51m 10s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 09:09:16 | 12:05:16 | 15:01:15 | 5h 51m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 09:09:16 | 12:05:45 | 15:02:15 | 5h 52m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 09:09:10 | 12:06:15 | 15:03:19 | 5h 54m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 09:08:59 | 12:06:44 | 15:04:29 | 5h 55m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 09:08:42 | 12:07:13 | 15:05:44 | 5h 57m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 09:08:19 | 12:07:41 | 15:07:03 | 5h 58m 44s |
Day length in Lerwick during the year on the chart:
Lerwick on United Kingdom map:
Locations in the same time zone Europe/London
London (London, City of), 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)
Largest populated areas in United Kingdom
London (London, City of), 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)
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