London Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for London, United Kingdom. On Fri, 10 Jul 2026 the Sun rises at 04:56 and sets at 21:17. Pick any date below.
No astronomical darkness — twilight lasts all night.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | — |
| Nautical dawn | 03:02 |
| Civil dawn | 04:10 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 04:10 – 04:56 |
| Sunrise | 04:56 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 04:56 – 05:49 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 13:06 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 20:24 – 21:17 |
| Sunset | 21:17 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 21:17 – 22:03 |
| Civil dusk | 22:03 |
| Nautical dusk | 23:11 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | — |
Moon
| Moonrise | — |
| Moonset | 17:52 |
| Illumination | 20% |
| Distance from Earth | 366,054 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Tue, 14 Jul 2026, 08:18 |
| 🌓 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 Fri, 10 Jul 2026, the Sun rises at 04:56 and sets at 21:17 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, 10 Jul 2026 in London, the evening golden hour runs 20:24 – 21:17. 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 Fri, 10 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 Waning Crescent at 20% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (—) and moonset (17:52) are specific to London. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.