Sunrise & Sunset in Manchester

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
05:53
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Sunset
18:36
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Dawn
05:18
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Solar noon
12:15
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Dusk
19:12
Daylight
12h 43m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today05:5318:3612h 43m
Tomorrow06:5119:3812h 47m
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 Manchester. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January08:2615:597h 33m
February07:5716:498h 52m
March07:0117:4410h 43m
April06:4619:4212h 56m
May05:3820:3614h 58m
June04:4921:2616h 37m
July04:4421:4216h 58m
August05:2321:0915h 46m
September06:1720:0413h 47m
October07:0918:5111h 42m
November07:0616:409h 34m
December08:0115:567h 55m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Manchester

Manchester is located at 53.48°N, 2.24°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 Manchester this falls around 13:08 in mid-summer and 11:59 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Manchester today?
Sunrise in Manchester varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Europe/London.
What time does the sun set in Manchester?
Sunset in Manchester depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Manchester get today?
Daylight hours in Manchester range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (53.5°).
Does Manchester observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Manchester 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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