Sun Data
Sunrise & Sunset in London
United Kingdom
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Day Length
11h 43m
Solar Noon
11:59 AM
Golden Hour
Best time for warm, soft photography light
Morning
6:08 AM - 7:08 AM
Evening
4:50 PM - 5:50 PM
Blue Hour
Ethereal blue light before sunrise and after sunset
Morning
5:38 AM - 6:08 AM
Evening
5:50 PM - 6:20 PM
7-Day Sun Forecast
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 18 | 6:08 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 43m |
| Thu, Mar 19 | 6:06 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 47m |
| Fri, Mar 20 | 6:04 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 51m |
| Sat, Mar 21 | 6:02 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 55m |
| Sun, Mar 22 | 5:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 59m |
| Mon, Mar 23 | 5:57 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 3m |
| Tue, Mar 24 | 5:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 7m |
About Sunrise & Sunset in London
London, United Kingdom experiences varying sunrise and sunset times throughout the year due to its geographic location at approximately 51.5°N latitude and 0.1°W longitude.
The data shown includes sunrise time (when the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon), sunset time (when the upper edge disappears), golden hour times (ideal for photography), and blue hour times (when the sky takes on a deep blue hue).
Planning Your Day
- Photographers: Arrive 30 minutes before golden hour for the best lighting conditions
- Morning exercisers: Check civil twilight time for safe outdoor activity before sunrise
- Stargazers: Wait until after nautical twilight (about 1 hour after sunset) for better visibility
- Travelers: Account for jet lag - sunrise times help reset your circadian rhythm