Big Ben: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Big Ben, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:10 and sets at 18:24. The day length is 11h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 12:48.
Big Ben: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Big Ben at 12:48 – 48 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 17 at 04:42, the latest on December 30 at 08:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 15:51 and latest on June 25 at 21:21.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 49 min more daylight than the shortest.
Big Ben 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:59 | 16:20 | 8 h 21 min | southwest 236° | 61 h | 8/3 °C | 59 mm |
| Feb | 07:14 | 17:15 | 10 h 1 min | west-southwest 251° | 79 h | 9/3 °C | 45 mm |
| Mar | 06:14 | 18:05 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 124 h | 12/4 °C | 39 mm |
| Apr | 06:04 | 19:57 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 287° | 177 h | 15/6 °C | 42 mm |
| May | 05:08 | 20:45 | 15 h 37 min | west-northwest 303° | 208 h | 18/9 °C | 46 mm |
| Jun | 04:42 | 21:19 | 16 h 37 min | northwest 311° | 208 h | 22/12 °C | 47 mm |
| Jul | 05:00 | 21:11 | 16 h 11 min | northwest 307° | 218 h | 24/14 °C | 46 mm |
| Aug | 05:45 | 20:23 | 14 h 37 min | west-northwest 294° | 202 h | 23/14 °C | 53 mm |
| Sep | 06:35 | 19:15 | 12 h 40 min | west 276° | 157 h | 20/12 °C | 50 mm |
| Oct | 07:24 | 18:07 | 10 h 43 min | west-southwest 257° | 115 h | 16/9 °C | 65 mm |
| Nov | 07:18 | 16:11 | 8 h 53 min | west-southwest 240° | 71 h | 12/5 °C | 67 mm |
| Dec | 07:59 | 15:51 | 7 h 52 min | southwest 232° | 55 h | 9/3 °C | 57 mm |
Direction of sunset: northwest (311°) in June, southwest (232°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 79° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 218 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 55 – 1,675 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 24 °C by day, driest in March with 39 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station London, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Big Ben
Morning: 06:50–07:55 · Evening: 17:39–18:45
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Big Ben, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:55. The evening golden hour extends from 17:39 to 18:45. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Big Ben
Morning: 06:37–06:50 · Evening: 18:45–18:58
The Blue Hour in Big Ben offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:37 to 06:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:45 to 18:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Big Ben
Big Ben is located at a latitude of 51.50° and a longitude of -0.12°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Big Ben vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Big Ben
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Big Ben. 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 Big Ben, with up to 16h 38m 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 Big Ben 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 Big Ben brings the shortest days with only 7h 50m 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 Big Ben
On the same latitude as Big Ben
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Big Ben (51.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 14m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Big Ben
When does the sun rise in Big Ben today?
Today the sun rises in Big Ben at 07:10 and sets at 18:24.
How long is the day in Big Ben today?
The day lasts 11h 14m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Big Ben today?
In the morning from 06:50–07:55, in the evening from 17:39–18:45.
When is the longest day in Big Ben?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 38m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 50m.
When does it get dark in Big Ben today?
It is dark from 18:58, fully dark from 20:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Big Ben. All times are in local time. How it is calculated