Sunrise and Sunset in Darwen Today
In Darwen, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:17 and sets at 16:28. The day length is 9h 12m. Solar noon is reached at 11:53.
Darwen: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Darwen at 11:53 – 7 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:38, the latest on December 29 at 08:27.
The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 15:49 and latest on June 24 at 21:44.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 39 min more daylight than the shortest.
Darwen 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 | 08:18 | 16:20 | 8 h 1 min | southwest 234° | 58 h |
| Feb | 07:29 | 17:19 | 9 h 51 min | west-southwest 250° | 82 h |
| Mar | 06:24 | 18:13 | 11 h 49 min | west 268° | 122 h |
| Apr | 06:09 | 20:11 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 288° | 154 h |
| May | 05:08 | 21:04 | 15 h 56 min | northwest 305° | 195 h |
| Jun | 04:39 | 21:41 | 17 h 3 min | northwest 314° | 176 h |
| Jul | 04:58 | 21:32 | 16 h 33 min | northwest 310° | 186 h |
| Aug | 05:48 | 20:38 | 14 h 50 min | west-northwest 295° | 171 h |
| Sep | 06:43 | 19:25 | 12 h 43 min | west 276° | 133 h |
| Oct | 07:37 | 18:13 | 10 h 36 min | west-southwest 256° | 93 h |
| Nov | 07:36 | 16:12 | 8 h 36 min | west-southwest 239° | 64 h |
| Dec | 08:20 | 15:49 | 7 h 28 min | southwest 230° | 54 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (314°) in June, southwest (230°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 84° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 195 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 54 – 1,488 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Leeming, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Darwen
Morning: 06:53–08:11 · Evening: 15:34–16:52
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Darwen, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:53 to 08:11. The evening golden hour extends from 15:34 to 16:52. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Darwen
Morning: 06:39–06:53 · Evening: 16:52–17:06
The Blue Hour in Darwen offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:39 to 06:53, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:52 to 17:06, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Darwen
Darwen is located at a latitude of 53.70° and a longitude of -2.46°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Darwen vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Darwen
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Darwen. 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 Darwen, with up to 17h 5m 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 Darwen 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 Darwen brings the shortest days with only 7h 26m 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 Darwen
On the same latitude as Darwen
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Darwen (53.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 12m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Darwen
When does the sun rise in Darwen today?
Today the sun rises in Darwen at 07:17 and sets at 16:28.
How long is the day in Darwen today?
The day lasts 9h 12m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Darwen today?
In the morning from 06:53–08:11, in the evening from 15:34–16:52.
When is the longest day in Darwen?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 5m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 26m.
When does it get dark in Darwen today?
It is dark from 17:06, fully dark from 18:29.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Darwen. All times are in local time. How it is calculated