Sunrise and Sunset in Coatbridge Today
In Coatbridge, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:30 and sets at 16:27. The day length is 8h 57m. Solar noon is reached at 11:59.
Coatbridge: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Coatbridge at 11:59 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 18 at 04:29, the latest on December 29 at 08:46.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:41 and latest on June 24 at 22:05.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 36 min more daylight than the shortest.
Coatbridge 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 | 08:36 | 16:14 | 7 h 38 min | southwest 232° | 38 h |
| Feb | 07:41 | 17:20 | 9 h 39 min | west-southwest 249° | 61 h |
| Mar | 06:31 | 18:19 | 11 h 48 min | west 268° | 87 h |
| Apr | 06:11 | 20:22 | 14 h 11 min | west-northwest 289° | 133 h |
| May | 05:04 | 21:22 | 16 h 18 min | northwest 307° | 169 h |
| Jun | 04:30 | 22:03 | 17 h 33 min | northwest 317° | 139 h |
| Jul | 04:51 | 21:51 | 17 h 0 min | northwest 312° | 138 h |
| Aug | 05:47 | 20:52 | 15 h 5 min | west-northwest 297° | 128 h |
| Sep | 06:47 | 19:33 | 12 h 46 min | west 276° | 101 h |
| Oct | 07:46 | 18:15 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 256° | 73 h |
| Nov | 07:51 | 16:08 | 8 h 17 min | west-southwest 237° | 49 h |
| Dec | 08:40 | 15:41 | 7 h 2 min | southwest 227° | 37 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (317°) in June, southwest (227°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 90° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 169 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 37 – 1,153 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Eskdalemuir, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Coatbridge
Morning: 07:05–08:29 · Evening: 15:28–16:52
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Coatbridge, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:05 to 08:29. The evening golden hour extends from 15:28 to 16:52. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Coatbridge
Morning: 06:50–07:05 · Evening: 16:52–17:07
The Blue Hour in Coatbridge offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:05, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:52 to 17:07, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Coatbridge
Coatbridge is located at a latitude of 55.86° and a longitude of -4.02°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Coatbridge vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Coatbridge
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Coatbridge. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 11m 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 Coatbridge, with up to 17h 35m 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 Coatbridge 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 Coatbridge brings the shortest days with only 6h 59m 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.
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On the same latitude as Coatbridge
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Coatbridge (55.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 8h 57m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Coatbridge
When does the sun rise in Coatbridge today?
Today the sun rises in Coatbridge at 07:30 and sets at 16:27.
How long is the day in Coatbridge today?
The day lasts 8h 57m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Coatbridge today?
In the morning from 07:05–08:29, in the evening from 15:28–16:52.
When is the longest day in Coatbridge?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 35m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 59m.
When does it get dark in Coatbridge today?
It is dark from 17:07, fully dark from 18:35.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Coatbridge. All times are in local time. How it is calculated