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Manchester, United Kingdom: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Manchester, United Kingdom. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 6:57 AM and sunset is at 4:51 PM (Europe/London). The day lasts 9h 54m, solar noon is at 11:54 AM, morning golden hour ends at 7:47 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:00 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 11:02 PM
Today’s solar times in Manchester
Dawn
6:20 AM
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:47 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:00 PM
Sunset
4:51 PM
Dusk
5:27 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
9h 54m
Solar noon
11:54 AM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 54m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 50m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 26m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 4:01 PM | 8h 08m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Manchester 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
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Manchester today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Manchester, United Kingdom is at 6:57 AM and sunset is at 4:51 PM (Europe/London).
How long is the day in Manchester today?
Today in Manchester, the time between sunrise and sunset is 9h 54m.
When is golden hour in Manchester?
Morning golden hour in Manchester ends at 7:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:00 PM.
What time is solar noon in Manchester?
Solar noon in Manchester is at 11:54 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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