Sunrise and Sunset in Chippenham Today

In Chippenham, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:08 and sets at 16:34. The day length is 9h 26m. Solar noon is reached at 11:52.

Chippenham: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Chippenham at 11:52 – 8 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:50, the latest on December 30 at 08:13.

The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 15:59 and latest on June 24 at 21:29.

The longest day of the year has 8 h 48 min more daylight than the shortest.

Chippenham 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	08:07	16:28	8 h 22 min	southwest 236°	61 h
Feb	07:22	17:23	10 h 1 min	west-southwest 251°	79 h
Mar	06:22	18:12	11 h 50 min	west 268°	125 h
Apr	06:13	20:05	13 h 52 min	west-northwest 287°	173 h
May	05:16	20:53	15 h 37 min	west-northwest 303°	211 h
Jun	04:50	21:27	16 h 36 min	northwest 311°	205 h
Jul	05:09	21:19	16 h 10 min	northwest 307°	215 h
Aug	05:53	20:30	14 h 37 min	west-northwest 294°	193 h
Sep	06:43	19:23	12 h 40 min	west 276°	154 h
Oct	07:32	18:15	10 h 43 min	west-southwest 257°	113 h
Nov	07:26	16:19	8 h 53 min	west-southwest 240°	71 h
Dec	08:07	15:59	7 h 52 min	southwest 232°	54 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 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 Chippenham

Morning: 06:46–07:59 · Evening: 15:44–16:56

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Chippenham, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:46 to 07:59. The evening golden hour extends from 15:44 to 16:56. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Chippenham

Morning: 06:33–06:46 · Evening: 16:56–17:10

The Blue Hour in Chippenham offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:33 to 06:46, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:56 to 17:10, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Chippenham

Chippenham is located at a latitude of 51.46° and a longitude of -2.12°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Chippenham vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Chippenham

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Chippenham. 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 Chippenham, 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 Chippenham 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 Chippenham 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 Chippenham

On the same latitude as Chippenham

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Chippenham (51.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 26m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Chippenham

When does the sun rise in Chippenham today?

Today the sun rises in Chippenham at 07:08 and sets at 16:34.

How long is the day in Chippenham today?

The day lasts 9h 26m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Chippenham today?

In the morning from 06:46–07:59, in the evening from 15:44–16:56.

When is the longest day in Chippenham?

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 Chippenham today?

It is dark from 17:10, fully dark from 18:28.