Sunrise and Sunset in Banbury Today
In Banbury, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:07 and sets at 16:29. The day length is 9h 22m. Solar noon is reached at 11:48.
Banbury: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Banbury at 11:48 – 12 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:44, the latest on December 30 at 08:13.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 15:53 and latest on June 24 at 21:29.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 1 min more daylight than the shortest.
Banbury 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 | 08:06 | 16:23 | 8 h 16 min | southwest 236° | 61 h |
| Feb | 07:20 | 17:19 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 251° | 79 h |
| Mar | 06:19 | 18:09 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 125 h |
| Apr | 06:08 | 20:03 | 13 h 54 min | west-northwest 287° | 173 h |
| May | 05:11 | 20:53 | 15 h 42 min | west-northwest 303° | 211 h |
| Jun | 04:44 | 21:27 | 16 h 43 min | northwest 312° | 205 h |
| Jul | 05:02 | 21:19 | 16 h 16 min | northwest 308° | 215 h |
| Aug | 05:49 | 20:29 | 14 h 40 min | west-northwest 294° | 193 h |
| Sep | 06:39 | 19:20 | 12 h 41 min | west 276° | 154 h |
| Oct | 07:30 | 18:11 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 257° | 113 h |
| Nov | 07:25 | 16:13 | 8 h 49 min | west-southwest 240° | 71 h |
| Dec | 08:07 | 15:53 | 7 h 46 min | southwest 231° | 54 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (312°) in June, southwest (231°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 80° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 215 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 54 – 1,654 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Lyneham, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Banbury
Morning: 06:45–07:58 · Evening: 15:38–16:51
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Banbury, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:45 to 07:58. The evening golden hour extends from 15:38 to 16:51. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Banbury
Morning: 06:31–06:45 · Evening: 16:51–17:05
The Blue Hour in Banbury offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:31 to 06:45, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:51 to 17:05, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Banbury
Banbury is located at a latitude of 52.06° and a longitude of -1.34°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Banbury vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Banbury
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Banbury. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Banbury, with up to 16h 45m 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 Banbury sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Banbury brings the shortest days with only 7h 44m 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 Banbury
On the same latitude as Banbury
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Banbury (52.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 22m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Banbury
When does the sun rise in Banbury today?
Today the sun rises in Banbury at 07:07 and sets at 16:29.
How long is the day in Banbury today?
The day lasts 9h 22m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Banbury today?
In the morning from 06:45–07:58, in the evening from 15:38–16:51.
When is the longest day in Banbury?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 45m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 44m.
When does it get dark in Banbury today?
It is dark from 17:05, fully dark from 18:25.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Banbury. All times are in local time. How it is calculated