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Glasgow Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United Kingdom
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Glasgow, United Kingdom, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 11, 2026 in Glasgow, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:40 AM and sunset is at 6:29 PM (Europe/London). The day lasts 10h 49m, solar noon is at 1:04 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:31 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
Local date
October 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Oct 11, 2026, 8:26 PM
Today’s solar times in Glasgow
Dawn
7:03 AM
Sunrise
7:40 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:31 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:38 PM
Sunset
6:29 PM
Dusk
7:06 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 49m
Solar noon
1:04 PM
Coordinates
55.8651, -4.2576
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 55.8651, longitude -4.2576, and the Europe/London time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Glasgow over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 11, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 49m |
| TomorrowOct 12, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 45m |
| +1 weekOct 18, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 17m |
| +1 monthNov 10, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 38m |
What these times mean
Glasgow 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 Glasgow throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:38 AM | 4:15 PM | 7h 37m |
| February | 7:43 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 37m |
| March | 6:34 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 10m |
| May | 5:06 AM | 9:22 PM | 16h 16m |
| June | 4:32 AM | 10:05 PM | 17h 33m |
| July | 4:53 AM | 9:54 PM | 17h 01m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 07m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 48m |
| October | 7:48 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 31m |
| November | 7:53 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 19m |
| December | 8:42 AM | 3:44 PM | 7h 02m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:32 AM
June 14
Latest sunset
10:07 PM
June 19
Longest day
17h 35m
June 21
Shortest day
6h 59m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Glasgow with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 9:18 AM | 94.2% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Glasgow today?
On October 11, 2026, sunrise in Glasgow, United Kingdom is at 7:40 AM and sunset is at 6:29 PM (Europe/London).
How long is the day in Glasgow today?
Today in Glasgow, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 49m.
When is golden hour in Glasgow?
Morning golden hour in Glasgow ends at 8:31 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
What time is solar noon in Glasgow?
Solar noon in Glasgow is at 1:04 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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