Sunrise and Sunset in Croydon Today

In Croydon, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:00 and sets at 16:26. The day length is 9h 26m. Solar noon is reached at 11:43.

Croydon: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Croydon at 11:43 – 17 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:43, the latest on December 30 at 08:05.

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 46 min more daylight than the shortest.

Croydon 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	07:58	16:21	8 h 22 min	southwest 236°	61 h	8/3 °C	59 mm
Feb	07:14	17:15	10 h 2 min	west-southwest 251°	79 h	9/3 °C	45 mm
Mar	06:14	18:04	11 h 50 min	west 268°	124 h	12/4 °C	39 mm
Apr	06:05	19:56	13 h 52 min	west-northwest 287°	177 h	15/6 °C	42 mm
May	05:09	20:45	15 h 36 min	west-northwest 303°	208 h	18/9 °C	46 mm
Jun	04:43	21:18	16 h 35 min	northwest 311°	208 h	22/12 °C	47 mm
Jul	05:01	21:10	16 h 9 min	northwest 307°	218 h	24/14 °C	46 mm
Aug	05:46	20:22	14 h 36 min	west-northwest 294°	202 h	23/14 °C	53 mm
Sep	06:35	19:14	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	07:17	16:11	8 h 54 min	west-southwest 240°	71 h	12/5 °C	67 mm
Dec	07:58	15:52	7 h 53 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 Croydon

Morning: 06:38–07:50 · Evening: 15:36–16:48

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Croydon, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:38 to 07:50. The evening golden hour extends from 15:36 to 16:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Croydon

Morning: 06:24–06:38 · Evening: 16:48–17:02

The Blue Hour in Croydon offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:24 to 06:38, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:48 to 17:02, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Croydon

Croydon is located at a latitude of 51.38° and a longitude of -0.10°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Croydon vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Croydon

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Croydon. 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 Croydon, with up to 16h 37m 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 Croydon 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 Croydon brings the shortest days with only 7h 51m 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 Croydon

On the same latitude as Croydon

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Croydon (51.4° 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 Croydon

When does the sun rise in Croydon today?

Today the sun rises in Croydon at 07:00 and sets at 16:26.

How long is the day in Croydon today?

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

When is the golden hour in Croydon today?

In the morning from 06:38–07:50, in the evening from 15:36–16:48.

When is the longest day in Croydon?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 51m.

When does it get dark in Croydon today?

It is dark from 17:02, fully dark from 18:20.