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London Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United Kingdom
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in London, United Kingdom, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in London, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:20 AM and sunset is at 6:16 PM (Europe/London). The day lasts 10h 56m, solar noon is at 12:48 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:05 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:30 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 9:39 PM
Today’s solar times in London
Dawn
6:46 AM
Sunrise
7:20 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:05 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:30 PM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Dusk
6:49 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 56m
Solar noon
12:48 PM
Coordinates
51.5085, -0.1257
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 51.5085, longitude -0.1257, and the Europe/London time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in London over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 56m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 53m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 29m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 07m |
What these times mean
London 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 London throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 20m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 51m |
| May | 5:10 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 36m |
| June | 4:44 AM | 9:20 PM | 16h 36m |
| July | 5:01 AM | 9:13 PM | 16h 12m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 39m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 42m |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 45m |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 54m |
| December | 8:00 AM | 3:52 PM | 7h 52m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:43 AM
June 17
Latest sunset
9:23 PM
June 23
Longest day
16h 38m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 49m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from London 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
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 London today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in London, United Kingdom is at 7:20 AM and sunset is at 6:16 PM (Europe/London).
How long is the day in London today?
Today in London, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 56m.
When is golden hour in London?
Morning golden hour in London ends at 8:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:30 PM.
What time is solar noon in London?
Solar noon in London is at 12:48 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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