Sunrise & Sunset Overview
Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in United Kingdom
Sunrise in United Kingdom today ranges from 05:59 in London to 05:59 in London, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: London
Sunrise
05:59
Sunset
20:01
Major Cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 05:59 | 20:01 | 14h 02m |
About Sunrise & Sunset in United Kingdom
United Kingdom spans approximately 55.4°N. United Kingdom is at high latitude, giving it exceptionally long summer days with up to 18 or more hours of daylight in some regions. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden Hour in United Kingdom
Golden hour photography across United Kingdom varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of United Kingdom experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.
Seasonal Daylight in United Kingdom
The difference between the longest and shortest day in United Kingdom depends on latitude. At high latitudes, some regions of United Kingdom may experience near-continuous daylight near the summer solstice and very short days in winter.
The best time of year to visit United Kingdom for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is sunrise in United Kingdom today?
- Today's earliest sunrise in United Kingdom is at 05:59 (London) and the latest is 05:59 (London), reflecting the country's geographic spread.
- Which city in United Kingdom has the earliest sunrise?
- London currently has the earliest sunrise in United Kingdom at 05:59. Eastern cities in any country always see sunrise first.
- How many daylight hours does United Kingdom get?
- United Kingdom's high latitude means dramatic seasonal variation: from under 8 hours of daylight in winter to over 16 hours in summer.