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Birmingham, United Kingdom: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Birmingham, United Kingdom. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 9, 2026 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:19 AM and sunset is at 4:26 PM (Europe/London). The day lasts 9h 07m, solar noon is at 11:52 AM, morning golden hour ends at 8:12 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 3:32 PM.
Local date
November 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Nov 9, 2026, 1:28 PM
Today’s solar times in Birmingham
Dawn
6:42 AM
Sunrise
7:19 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:12 AM
Evening golden hour starts
3:32 PM
Sunset
4:26 PM
Dusk
5:03 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
9h 07m
Solar noon
11:52 AM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 9, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 07m |
| TomorrowNov 10, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 04m |
| +1 weekNov 16, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 44m |
| +1 monthDec 9, 2026 | 8:07 AM | 3:55 PM | 7h 48m |
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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Birmingham today?
On November 9, 2026, sunrise in Birmingham, United Kingdom is at 7:19 AM and sunset is at 4:26 PM (Europe/London).
How long is the day in Birmingham today?
Today in Birmingham, the time between sunrise and sunset is 9h 07m.
When is golden hour in Birmingham?
Morning golden hour in Birmingham ends at 8:12 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 3:32 PM.
What time is solar noon in Birmingham?
Solar noon in Birmingham is at 11:52 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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