Sunrise and Sunset in Londonderry Today
In Londonderry, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:40 and sets at 16:43. The day length is 9h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 12:12.
Londonderry: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Londonderry at 12:12 – 12 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 18 at 04:49, the latest on December 29 at 08:54.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 16:00 and latest on June 24 at 22:12.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 12 min more daylight than the shortest.
Londonderry 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 | 08:44 | 16:32 | 7 h 48 min | southwest 233° | 40 h |
| Feb | 07:51 | 17:35 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 249° | 67 h |
| Mar | 06:44 | 18:32 | 11 h 49 min | west 268° | 104 h |
| Apr | 06:26 | 20:33 | 14 h 7 min | west-northwest 289° | 159 h |
| May | 05:21 | 21:30 | 16 h 9 min | northwest 306° | 202 h |
| Jun | 04:49 | 22:10 | 17 h 20 min | northwest 315° | 166 h |
| Jul | 05:10 | 21:59 | 16 h 49 min | northwest 311° | 145 h |
| Aug | 06:03 | 21:02 | 14 h 59 min | west-northwest 296° | 145 h |
| Sep | 07:01 | 19:46 | 12 h 45 min | west 276° | 113 h |
| Oct | 07:58 | 18:30 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 256° | 82 h |
| Nov | 08:01 | 16:25 | 8 h 25 min | west-southwest 238° | 47 h |
| Dec | 08:47 | 16:00 | 7 h 13 min | southwest 228° | 34 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (315°) in June, southwest (228°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 87° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 202 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 34 – 1,304 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Malin Head, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Londonderry
Morning: 07:16–08:37 · Evening: 15:47–17:08
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Londonderry, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:16 to 08:37. The evening golden hour extends from 15:47 to 17:08. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Londonderry
Morning: 07:01–07:16 · Evening: 17:08–17:22
The Blue Hour in Londonderry offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:01 to 07:16, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:08 to 17:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Londonderry
Londonderry is located at a latitude of 55.00° and a longitude of -7.31°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Londonderry vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Londonderry
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Londonderry. 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 Londonderry, with up to 17h 22m 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 Londonderry 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 Londonderry brings the shortest days with only 7h 10m 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 Londonderry
On the same latitude as Londonderry
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Londonderry (55° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 3m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Londonderry
When does the sun rise in Londonderry today?
Today the sun rises in Londonderry at 07:40 and sets at 16:43.
How long is the day in Londonderry today?
The day lasts 9h 3m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Londonderry today?
In the morning from 07:16–08:37, in the evening from 15:47–17:08.
When is the longest day in Londonderry?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 22m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 10m.
When does it get dark in Londonderry today?
It is dark from 17:22, fully dark from 18:48.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Londonderry. All times are in local time. How it is calculated