London Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for London, United Kingdom. On Wed, 09 Sept 2026 the Sun rises at 06:26 and sets at 19:32. Pick any date below.
Quick answer
London: sunrise 06:26, sunset 19:32, evening golden hour 18:47 – 19:32
For Wed, 09 Sept 2026 in London, the calculator shows the local light plan in one table: sunrise, sunset, blue hour, golden hour, twilight, dark-sky length and the current Moon phase. Change the date below to plan another shoot or observing night.
- Dark-sky window: 7h 00m
- Moon now: Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated; moonrise 04:04, moonset 19:00.
- Use case: photographers usually start from golden hour; stargazers start from dark-sky length and moon illumination.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 04:27 |
| Nautical dawn | 05:11 |
| Civil dawn | 05:52 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 05:52 – 06:26 |
| Sunrise | 06:26 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 06:26 – 07:10 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 12:59 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 18:47 – 19:32 |
| Sunset | 19:32 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 19:32 – 20:06 |
| Civil dusk | 20:06 |
| Nautical dusk | 20:47 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 21:31 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 04:04 |
| Moonset | 19:00 |
| Illumination | 3% |
| Distance from Earth | 372,122 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 02:28 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Fri, 18 Sept 2026, 20:46 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Sat, 26 Sept 2026, 22:33 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Sat, 03 Oct 2026, 15:13 |
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 Wed, 09 Sept 2026, the Sun rises at 06:26 and sets at 19:32 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 Wed, 09 Sept 2026 in London, the evening golden hour runs 18:47 – 19:32. 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 7h 00m of astronomical darkness on Wed, 09 Sept 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 Waning Crescent at 3% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (04:04) and moonset (19:00) are specific to London. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.