Balmoral Castle: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Balmoral Castle, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:28 and sets at 18:31. The day length is 11h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 13:00.
Balmoral Castle: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Balmoral Castle at 13:00 – 1 h 0 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 18 at 04:17, the latest on December 28 at 08:51.
The sun sets earliest on December 15 at 15:30 and latest on June 23 at 22:11.
The longest day of the year has 11 h 12 min more daylight than the shortest.
Balmoral Castle through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:40 | 16:04 | 7 h 25 min | southwest 230° | 60 h |
| Feb | 07:41 | 17:13 | 9 h 32 min | west-southwest 248° | 85 h |
| Mar | 06:28 | 18:16 | 11 h 47 min | west 268° | 126 h |
| Apr | 06:04 | 20:22 | 14 h 17 min | west-northwest 290° | 154 h |
| May | 04:54 | 21:25 | 16 h 31 min | northwest 308° | 203 h |
| Jun | 04:17 | 22:09 | 17 h 52 min | northwest 319° | 164 h |
| Jul | 04:40 | 21:56 | 17 h 16 min | northwest 314° | 162 h |
| Aug | 05:39 | 20:53 | 15 h 14 min | west-northwest 298° | 157 h |
| Sep | 06:43 | 19:31 | 12 h 48 min | west 276° | 125 h |
| Oct | 07:45 | 18:10 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 255° | 95 h |
| Nov | 07:54 | 15:59 | 8 h 6 min | southwest 236° | 68 h |
| Dec | 08:45 | 15:30 | 6 h 45 min | southwest 225° | 49 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (319°) in June, southwest (225°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 93° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 203 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 49 – 1,448 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Aberdeen, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Balmoral Castle
Morning: 07:05–08:20 · Evening: 17:39–18:54
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Balmoral Castle, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:05 to 08:20. The evening golden hour extends from 17:39 to 18:54. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Balmoral Castle
Morning: 06:50–07:05 · Evening: 18:54–19:09
The Blue Hour in Balmoral Castle offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:05, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:54 to 19:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle is located at a latitude of 57.04° and a longitude of -3.23°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Balmoral Castle vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Balmoral Castle
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Balmoral Castle. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Balmoral Castle, with up to 17h 54m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Balmoral Castle sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 14m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Balmoral Castle brings the shortest days with only 6h 42m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Balmoral Castle
On the same latitude as Balmoral Castle
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Balmoral Castle (57° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 3m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Balmoral Castle
When does the sun rise in Balmoral Castle today?
Today the sun rises in Balmoral Castle at 07:28 and sets at 18:31.
How long is the day in Balmoral Castle today?
The day lasts 11h 3m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Balmoral Castle today?
In the morning from 07:05–08:20, in the evening from 17:39–18:54.
When is the longest day in Balmoral Castle?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 42m.
When does it get dark in Balmoral Castle today?
It is dark from 19:09, fully dark from 20:38.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Balmoral Castle. All times are in local time. How it is calculated