Ben Nevis: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Ben Nevis, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:35 and sets at 18:38. The day length is 11h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 13:07.
Ben Nevis: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Ben Nevis at 13:07 – 1 h 7 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 04:26, the latest on December 28 at 08:57.
The sun sets earliest on December 15 at 15:39 and latest on June 24 at 22:17.
The longest day of the year has 11 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.
Ben Nevis 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 | 08:45 | 16:13 | 7 h 28 min | southwest 231° | 37 h |
| Feb | 07:47 | 17:21 | 9 h 34 min | west-southwest 248° | 72 h |
| Mar | 06:35 | 18:23 | 11 h 47 min | west 268° | 122 h |
| Apr | 06:12 | 20:28 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 290° | 187 h |
| May | 05:02 | 21:31 | 16 h 28 min | northwest 308° | 240 h |
| Jun | 04:26 | 22:14 | 17 h 48 min | northwest 318° | 205 h |
| Jul | 04:49 | 22:01 | 17 h 12 min | northwest 314° | 183 h |
| Aug | 05:47 | 20:59 | 15 h 12 min | west-northwest 297° | 171 h |
| Sep | 06:50 | 19:38 | 12 h 48 min | west 276° | 132 h |
| Oct | 07:52 | 18:17 | 10 h 25 min | west-southwest 255° | 91 h |
| Nov | 08:00 | 16:08 | 8 h 8 min | southwest 236° | 49 h |
| Dec | 08:50 | 15:39 | 6 h 49 min | southwest 226° | 35 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (318°) in June, southwest (226°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 93° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 240 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 35 – 1,524 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Tiree, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Ben Nevis
Morning: 07:12–08:27 · Evening: 17:47–19:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Ben Nevis, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:12 to 08:27. The evening golden hour extends from 17:47 to 19:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Ben Nevis
Morning: 06:57–07:12 · Evening: 19:02–19:16
The Blue Hour in Ben Nevis offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:57 to 07:12, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:02 to 19:16, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis is located at a latitude of 56.80° and a longitude of -5.00°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Ben Nevis vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Ben Nevis
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Ben Nevis. 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 Ben Nevis, with up to 17h 50m 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 Ben Nevis 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 Ben Nevis brings the shortest days with only 6h 46m 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 Ben Nevis
On the same latitude as Ben Nevis
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Ben Nevis (56.8° 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 Ben Nevis
When does the sun rise in Ben Nevis today?
Today the sun rises in Ben Nevis at 07:35 and sets at 18:38.
How long is the day in Ben Nevis today?
The day lasts 11h 3m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ben Nevis today?
In the morning from 07:12–08:27, in the evening from 17:47–19:02.
When is the longest day in Ben Nevis?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 50m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 46m.
When does it get dark in Ben Nevis today?
It is dark from 19:16, fully dark from 20:45.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Ben Nevis. All times are in local time. How it is calculated