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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 July 27, 2026 in London, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:17 AM and sunset is at 8:58 PM (Europe/London). The day lasts 15h 41m, solar noon is at 1:08 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:07 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:08 PM.
Local date
July 27, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Updated hourly
Europe/London
Today’s solar times in London
Dawn
4:35 AM
Sunrise
5:17 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:07 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:08 PM
Sunset
8:58 PM
Dusk
9:40 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
15h 41m
Solar noon
1:08 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 27, 2026 | 5:17 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 41m |
| TomorrowJul 28, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 38m |
| +1 weekAug 3, 2026 | 5:28 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 20m |
| +1 monthAug 26, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 59m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in London today?
On July 27, 2026, sunrise in London, United Kingdom is at 5:17 AM and sunset is at 8:58 PM (Europe/London).
How long is the day in London today?
Today in London, the time between sunrise and sunset is 15h 41m.
When is golden hour in London?
Morning golden hour in London ends at 6:07 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:08 PM.
What time is solar noon in London?
Solar noon in London is at 1:08 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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