Sunrise & Sunset in London

GMTUnited Kingdom

Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
05:46
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Sunset
18:26
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Dawn
05:13
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Solar noon
12:06
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Dusk
19:00
Daylight
12h 40m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today05:4618:2612h 40m
Tomorrow06:4419:2812h 44m
Change+58m+1h 2m+4m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for London. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in London.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January08:0716:017h 54m
February07:4216:489h 06m
March06:4917:3910h 50m
April06:3919:3112h 52m
May05:3520:2214h 47m
June04:5121:0716h 16m
July04:4721:2216h 35m
August05:2320:5215h 29m
September06:1219:5213h 40m
October07:0018:4311h 43m
November06:5216:379h 45m
December07:4315:578h 14m

About Sunrise & Sunset in London

London is located at 51.51°N, 0.13°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Europe/London timezone (GMT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In London this falls around 12:59 in mid-summer and 11:50 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in London today?
Sunrise in London varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Europe/London.
What time does the sun set in London?
Sunset in London depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does London get today?
Daylight hours in London range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (51.5°).
Does London observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, London observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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