Dover Castle: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Dover Castle, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:04 and sets at 18:19. The day length is 11h 15m. Solar noon is reached at 12:42.
Dover Castle: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Dover Castle at 12:42 – 42 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
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 Castle 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 | 07:51 | 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 Castle
Morning: 06:44–07:49 · Evening: 17:34–18:39
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dover Castle, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:44 to 07:49. The evening golden hour extends from 17:34 to 18:39. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dover Castle
Morning: 06:31–06:44 · Evening: 18:39–18:52
The Blue Hour in Dover Castle offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:31 to 06:44, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:39 to 18:52, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dover Castle
Dover Castle is located at a latitude of 51.13° and a longitude of 1.32°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dover Castle vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dover Castle
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dover Castle. 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 Castle, 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 Castle 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 Castle 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 Castle
On the same latitude as Dover Castle
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Dover Castle (51.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 15m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Dover Castle
When does the sun rise in Dover Castle today?
Today the sun rises in Dover Castle at 07:04 and sets at 18:19.
How long is the day in Dover Castle today?
The day lasts 11h 15m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dover Castle today?
In the morning from 06:44–07:49, in the evening from 17:34–18:39.
When is the longest day in Dover Castle?
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 Castle today?
It is dark from 18:52, fully dark from 20:09.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dover Castle. All times are in local time. How it is calculated