Sunrise and Sunset times in Lerwick, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:42:24
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 Sunset: 15:49:23
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Day Length: 7h 6m 59s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 09:07:52 | 12:08:10 | 15:08:28 | 6h 0m 36s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 09:07:19 | 12:08:38 | 15:09:57 | 6h 2m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 09:06:40 | 12:09:06 | 15:11:31 | 6h 4m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 09:05:57 | 12:09:33 | 15:13:09 | 6h 7m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 09:05:09 | 12:10:00 | 15:14:51 | 6h 9m 42s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 09:04:15 | 12:10:26 | 15:16:37 | 6h 12m 22s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 09:03:17 | 12:10:52 | 15:18:27 | 6h 15m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 09:02:15 | 12:11:18 | 15:20:21 | 6h 18m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 09:01:07 | 12:11:43 | 15:22:18 | 6h 21m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:59:55 | 12:12:07 | 15:24:19 | 6h 24m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:58:39 | 12:12:31 | 15:26:22 | 6h 27m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:57:19 | 12:12:54 | 15:28:29 | 6h 31m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:55:54 | 12:13:17 | 15:30:39 | 6h 34m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 08:54:26 | 12:13:39 | 15:32:52 | 6h 38m 26s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 08:52:53 | 12:14:00 | 15:35:07 | 6h 42m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 08:51:17 | 12:14:21 | 15:37:24 | 6h 46m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 08:49:37 | 12:14:41 | 15:39:44 | 6h 50m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 08:47:54 | 12:15:00 | 15:42:06 | 6h 54m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 08:46:07 | 12:15:18 | 15:44:30 | 6h 58m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 08:44:17 | 12:15:36 | 15:46:55 | 7h 2m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 08:42:24 | 12:15:53 | 15:49:23 | 7h 6m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 08:40:27 | 12:16:10 | 15:51:52 | 7h 11m 25s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 08:38:28 | 12:16:25 | 15:54:22 | 7h 15m 54s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 08:36:26 | 12:16:40 | 15:56:54 | 7h 20m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 08:34:21 | 12:16:54 | 15:59:26 | 7h 25m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 08:32:14 | 12:17:07 | 16:02:00 | 7h 29m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 08:30:04 | 12:17:19 | 16:04:35 | 7h 34m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 08:27:51 | 12:17:31 | 16:07:11 | 7h 39m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 08:25:36 | 12:17:41 | 16:09:47 | 7h 44m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 08:23:19 | 12:17:51 | 16:12:24 | 7h 49m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 08:20:59 | 12:18:00 | 16:15:02 | 7h 54m 3s |
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