London Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for London, United Kingdom. On Fri, 14 Aug 2026 the Sun rises at 05:45 and sets at 20:27. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 03:19 |
| Nautical dawn | 04:18 |
| Civil dawn | 05:07 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 05:07 – 05:45 |
| Sunrise | 05:45 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 05:45 – 06:32 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 13:06 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 19:41 – 20:27 |
| Sunset | 20:27 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 20:27 – 21:05 |
| Civil dusk | 21:05 |
| Nautical dusk | 21:54 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 22:53 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 07:51 |
| Moonset | 21:06 |
| Illumination | 4% |
| Distance from Earth | 378,638 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 02:28 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 03:18 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 08:00 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Fri, 04 Sept 2026, 07:54 |
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 Fri, 14 Aug 2026, the Sun rises at 05:45 and sets at 20:27 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 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 in London, the evening golden hour runs 19:41 – 20:27. 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 4h 30m of astronomical darkness on Fri, 14 Aug 2026 — the time the Sun stays more than 18° below the horizon, when the sky is truly dark for stargazing.
What is the moon phase in London right now?
The Moon is currently a Waxing Crescent at 4% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (07:51) and moonset (21:06) are specific to London. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.