Sunrise and Sunset in Craigavon Today

In Craigavon, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:35 and sets at 16:42. The day length is 9h 7m. Solar noon is reached at 12:09.

Craigavon: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Craigavon at 12:09 – 9 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:49, the latest on December 29 at 08:47.

The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 16:00 and latest on June 24 at 22:05.

The longest day of the year has 9 h 58 min more daylight than the shortest.

Craigavon 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	08:38	16:32	7 h 54 min	southwest 233°	49 h
Feb	07:46	17:33	9 h 47 min	west-southwest 249°	72 h
Mar	06:40	18:29	11 h 49 min	west 268°	108 h
Apr	06:23	20:28	14 h 5 min	west-northwest 289°	158 h
May	05:20	21:24	16 h 4 min	northwest 306°	198 h
Jun	04:49	22:02	17 h 13 min	northwest 315°	168 h
Jul	05:10	21:52	16 h 42 min	northwest 310°	152 h
Aug	06:01	20:57	14 h 55 min	west-northwest 296°	146 h
Sep	06:58	19:42	12 h 44 min	west 276°	122 h
Oct	07:53	18:27	10 h 34 min	west-southwest 256°	91 h
Nov	07:55	16:24	8 h 30 min	west-southwest 238°	61 h
Dec	08:40	16:00	7 h 19 min	southwest 229°	47 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (315°) in June, southwest (229°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 86° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 198 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 47 – 1,372 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Belfast/Aldergrove Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Craigavon

Morning: 07:11–08:31 · Evening: 15:46–17:05

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Craigavon, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:11 to 08:31. The evening golden hour extends from 15:46 to 17:05. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Craigavon

Morning: 06:56–07:11 · Evening: 17:05–17:20

The Blue Hour in Craigavon offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:56 to 07:11, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:05 to 17:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Craigavon

Craigavon is located at a latitude of 54.45° and a longitude of -6.39°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Craigavon vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Craigavon

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Craigavon. 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 Craigavon, with up to 17h 15m 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 Craigavon 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 Craigavon brings the shortest days with only 7h 17m 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 Craigavon

On the same latitude as Craigavon

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Craigavon (54.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 7m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Craigavon

When does the sun rise in Craigavon today?

Today the sun rises in Craigavon at 07:35 and sets at 16:42.

How long is the day in Craigavon today?

The day lasts 9h 7m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Craigavon today?

In the morning from 07:11–08:31, in the evening from 15:46–17:05.

When is the longest day in Craigavon?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 15m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 17m.

When does it get dark in Craigavon today?

It is dark from 17:20, fully dark from 18:44.