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Manchester Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United Kingdom
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Manchester, United Kingdom, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 13, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 4:41 AM and sunset is at 9:39 PM (Europe/London). The day lasts 16h 58m, solar noon is at 1:10 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:39 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:41 PM.
Local date
June 13, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Updated hourly
Europe/London
Today’s solar times in Manchester
Dawn
3:48 AM
Sunrise
4:41 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:39 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:41 PM
Sunset
9:39 PM
Dusk
10:31 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
16h 58m
Solar noon
1:10 PM
Coordinates
53.4809, -2.2374
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 53.4809, longitude -2.2374, and the Europe/London time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Manchester over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 13, 2026 | 4:41 AM | 9:39 PM | 16h 58m |
| TomorrowJun 14, 2026 | 4:41 AM | 9:40 PM | 16h 59m |
| +1 weekJun 20, 2026 | 4:40 AM | 9:42 PM | 17h 02m |
| +1 monthJul 13, 2026 | 4:57 AM | 9:34 PM | 16h 37m |
What these times mean
Manchester 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 Manchester throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:18 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 02m |
| February | 7:29 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 50m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 47m |
| April | 6:10 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 59m |
| May | 5:10 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 53m |
| June | 4:40 AM | 9:40 PM | 17h 00m |
| July | 4:59 AM | 9:32 PM | 16h 32m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 51m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 45m |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 39m |
| November | 7:35 AM | 4:14 PM | 8h 39m |
| December | 8:19 AM | 3:50 PM | 7h 31m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:40 AM
June 15
Latest sunset
9:43 PM
June 22
Longest day
17h 02m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 28m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Manchester today?
On June 13, 2026, sunrise in Manchester, United Kingdom is at 4:41 AM and sunset is at 9:39 PM (Europe/London).
How long is the day in Manchester today?
Today in Manchester, the time between sunrise and sunset is 16h 58m.
When is golden hour in Manchester?
Morning golden hour in Manchester ends at 5:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:41 PM.
What time is solar noon in Manchester?
Solar noon in Manchester is at 1:10 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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