Canterbury Cathedral: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Canterbury Cathedral, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:05 and sets at 18:20. The day length is 11h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 12:43.
Canterbury Cathedral: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Canterbury Cathedral at 12:43 – 43 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 04:39, the latest on December 30 at 08:00.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 15:47 and latest on June 24 at 21:15.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 44 min more daylight than the shortest.
Canterbury Cathedral 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 | 07:53 | 16:16 | 8 h 23 min | southwest 236° | 66 h |
| Feb | 07:09 | 17:11 | 10 h 2 min | west-southwest 251° | 84 h |
| Mar | 06:09 | 18:00 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 135 h |
| Apr | 06:00 | 19:51 | 13 h 51 min | west-northwest 287° | 196 h |
| May | 05:04 | 20:40 | 15 h 35 min | west-northwest 303° | 231 h |
| Jun | 04:39 | 21:13 | 16 h 34 min | northwest 311° | 235 h |
| Jul | 04:57 | 21:05 | 16 h 8 min | northwest 307° | 243 h |
| Aug | 05:41 | 20:17 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 294° | 225 h |
| Sep | 06:30 | 19:10 | 12 h 40 min | west 276° | 172 h |
| Oct | 07:19 | 18:02 | 10 h 44 min | west-southwest 257° | 122 h |
| Nov | 07:12 | 16:07 | 8 h 54 min | west-southwest 241° | 77 h |
| Dec | 07:53 | 15:47 | 7 h 54 min | southwest 232° | 60 h |
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 243 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 60 – 1,846 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Manston, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Canterbury Cathedral
Morning: 06:45–07:50 · Evening: 17:35–18:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Canterbury Cathedral, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:45 to 07:50. The evening golden hour extends from 17:35 to 18:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Canterbury Cathedral
Morning: 06:32–06:45 · Evening: 18:40–18:53
The Blue Hour in Canterbury Cathedral offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:32 to 06:45, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:40 to 18:53, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is located at a latitude of 51.28° and a longitude of 1.08°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Canterbury Cathedral vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Canterbury Cathedral
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Canterbury Cathedral. 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 Canterbury Cathedral, with up to 16h 36m 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 Canterbury Cathedral sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Canterbury Cathedral brings the shortest days with only 7h 52m 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 Canterbury Cathedral
On the same latitude as Canterbury Cathedral
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Canterbury Cathedral (51.3° 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 Canterbury Cathedral
When does the sun rise in Canterbury Cathedral today?
Today the sun rises in Canterbury Cathedral at 07:05 and sets at 18:20.
How long is the day in Canterbury Cathedral today?
The day lasts 11h 14m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Canterbury Cathedral today?
In the morning from 06:45–07:50, in the evening from 17:35–18:40.
When is the longest day in Canterbury Cathedral?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 36m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 52m.
When does it get dark in Canterbury Cathedral today?
It is dark from 18:53, fully dark from 20:10.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Canterbury Cathedral. All times are in local time. How it is calculated