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Birmingham Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United Kingdom
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 25, 2026 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 6:59 AM and sunset is at 7:02 PM (Europe/London). The day lasts 12h 03m, solar noon is at 1:00 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:44 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:16 PM.
Local date
September 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 25, 2026, 10:53 AM
Today’s solar times in Birmingham
Dawn
6:25 AM
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:44 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:16 PM
Sunset
7:02 PM
Dusk
7:36 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 03m
Solar noon
1:00 PM
Coordinates
52.4814, -1.8998
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 52.4814, longitude -1.8998, and the Europe/London time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Birmingham over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 25, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 03m |
| TomorrowSep 26, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 59m |
| +1 weekOct 2, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 34m |
| +1 monthOct 25, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 03m |
What these times mean
Birmingham changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Birmingham throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:12 AM | 4:23 PM | 8h 11m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 55m |
| March | 6:23 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 48m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 54m |
| May | 5:13 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 44m |
| June | 4:45 AM | 9:33 PM | 16h 48m |
| July | 5:03 AM | 9:25 PM | 16h 21m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 45m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 43m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 42m |
| November | 7:30 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 47m |
| December | 8:13 AM | 3:54 PM | 7h 42m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:45 AM
June 13
Latest sunset
9:35 PM
June 20
Longest day
16h 50m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 39m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Birmingham with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2028 | 3:08 PM | 92.1% |
| Aug 21, 2036 | 6:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 6:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 1:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 1:30 PM | 88.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Birmingham today?
On September 25, 2026, sunrise in Birmingham, United Kingdom is at 6:59 AM and sunset is at 7:02 PM (Europe/London).
How long is the day in Birmingham today?
Today in Birmingham, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 03m.
When is golden hour in Birmingham?
Morning golden hour in Birmingham ends at 7:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:16 PM.
What time is solar noon in Birmingham?
Solar noon in Birmingham is at 1:00 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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