London Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for London, United Kingdom. On Tue, 21 Jul 2026 the Sun rises at 05:09 and sets at 21:06. Pick any date below.
No astronomical darkness — twilight lasts all night.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | — |
| Nautical dawn | 03:24 |
| Civil dawn | 04:26 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 04:26 – 05:09 |
| Sunrise | 05:09 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 05:09 – 06:00 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 13:08 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 20:15 – 21:06 |
| Sunset | 21:06 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 21:06 – 21:50 |
| Civil dusk | 21:50 |
| Nautical dusk | 22:51 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | — |
Moon
| Moonrise | 14:03 |
| Moonset | 23:36 |
| Illumination | 50% |
| Distance from Earth | 395,047 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 15:35 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Tue, 21 Jul 2026, 12:17 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 16:01 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Thu, 06 Aug 2026, 00:50 |
Computed with SkyClock's own ephemeris (standard astronomical formulae). Times in the selected city's local time.
About London's sky
London sits at 51.51°N, 0.13°W in the Europe/London time zone. That latitude sets how much the day length swings across the year and how long twilight lasts — everything above is computed for that exact location, so the golden-hour and dark-sky figures are true for London, not a national average.
FAQ
What time is sunrise and sunset in London today?
On Tue, 21 Jul 2026, the Sun rises at 05:09 and sets at 21:06 in London (local time). Use the calculator above to check any other date — daylight saving is handled automatically.
When is golden hour in London?
Golden hour happens twice a day, when the Sun is low and the light is warm. For Tue, 21 Jul 2026 in London, the evening golden hour runs 20:15 – 21:06. The morning window sits just after sunrise; both are listed to the minute above.
How long is the dark-sky window in London tonight?
London gets about None of astronomical darkness on Tue, 21 Jul 2026 — the time the Sun stays more than 18° below the horizon, when the sky is truly dark for stargazing. No astronomical darkness — twilight lasts all night.
What is the moon phase in London right now?
The Moon is currently a First Quarter at 50% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (14:03) and moonset (23:36) are specific to London. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.