Today's Sunrise & Sunset in United Kingdom
Positioned above 50° North latitude, the United Kingdom features dramatic seasonal swings in daylight duration, from long 16.5-hour summer days to short 7.5-hour winter days.
United Kingdom Real-time Astronomical Calculations
Next 7 Days Sunrise & Sunset Forecast for United Kingdom
Automatic daily forecast calculated for this location. Times update with your selected date.
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Major Cities in United Kingdom
Solar & Astronomical Facts About United Kingdom
- 1London daylight varies from 16 hours 38 minutes in June to just 7 hours 49 minutes in December.
- 2Greenwich Royal Observatory sets Prime Meridian (0° Longitude) for international GMT solar calculations.
- 3Northern Scotland experiences civil twilight nearly all night during midsummer.
Sunrise & Sunset Guide for United Kingdom
Use this page for today's sunrise and sunset times across United Kingdom, plus an automatic 7-day sunrise & sunset forecast. Times are computed for the capital reference point (London) using NOAA/Meeus solar algorithms, then adjusted to local timezone Europe/London.
Explore city-level pages for more precise longitude-based sunrise shifts within United Kingdom.
United Kingdom Sunrise & Sunset FAQ
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