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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.
Local date
March 14, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Updated hourly
Europe/London
Today’s solar times in London
Dawn
5:45 AM
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:03 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:19 PM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Dusk
6:36 PM
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 | 4:21 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in London today?
The live cards above show today’s local sunrise and sunset times for London, United Kingdom, based on the city’s coordinates and time zone.
When is golden hour in London?
This page shows the end of morning golden hour and the start of evening golden hour so photographers can plan softer low-angle light.
Why do dawn and dusk change during the year in London?
Dawn and dusk shift because Earth’s tilt changes the Sun’s path across the sky, which changes daylight length and twilight duration through the seasons.
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Use SolarWatch to follow sun position, shadows, and golden hour windows beyond London, with widgets and planning tools for photographers and outdoor routines.
