Sunrise and Sunset in Dover Today
In Dover, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:54 and sets at 16:21. The day length is 9h 28m. Solar noon is reached at 11:38.
Dover: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Dover at 11:38 – 22 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:38, the latest on December 30 at 07:58.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 15:47 and latest on June 25 at 21:14.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 41 min more daylight than the shortest.
Dover 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 | 07:52 | 16:16 | 8 h 25 min | west-southwest 236° | 66 h |
| Feb | 07:07 | 17:10 | 10 h 3 min | west-southwest 251° | 84 h |
| Mar | 06:08 | 17:59 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 135 h |
| Apr | 05:59 | 19:50 | 13 h 51 min | west-northwest 287° | 196 h |
| May | 05:04 | 20:38 | 15 h 34 min | west-northwest 302° | 231 h |
| Jun | 04:39 | 21:11 | 16 h 33 min | northwest 310° | 235 h |
| Jul | 04:56 | 21:03 | 16 h 7 min | northwest 307° | 243 h |
| Aug | 05:41 | 20:16 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 294° | 225 h |
| Sep | 06:29 | 19:09 | 12 h 39 min | west 276° | 172 h |
| Oct | 07:18 | 18:02 | 10 h 44 min | west-southwest 257° | 122 h |
| Nov | 07:11 | 16:06 | 8 h 55 min | west-southwest 241° | 77 h |
| Dec | 07:52 | 15:47 | 7 h 56 min | southwest 232° | 60 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (232°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 78° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 243 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 60 – 1,846 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Manston, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Dover
Morning: 06:32–07:44 · Evening: 15:31–16:43
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dover, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:32 to 07:44. The evening golden hour extends from 15:31 to 16:43. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dover
Morning: 06:18–06:32 · Evening: 16:43–16:57
The Blue Hour in Dover offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:18 to 06:32, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:43 to 16:57, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dover
Dover is located at a latitude of 51.13° and a longitude of 1.31°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dover vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dover
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dover. 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 Dover, with up to 16h 34m 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 Dover 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 Dover brings the shortest days with only 7h 53m 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 Dover
On the same latitude as Dover
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Dover (51.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 28m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Dover
When does the sun rise in Dover today?
Today the sun rises in Dover at 06:54 and sets at 16:21.
How long is the day in Dover today?
The day lasts 9h 28m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dover today?
In the morning from 06:32–07:44, in the evening from 15:31–16:43.
When is the longest day in Dover?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 34m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 53m.
When does it get dark in Dover today?
It is dark from 16:57, fully dark from 18:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dover. All times are in local time. How it is calculated