Sunrise and Sunset in Greenock Today
In Greenock, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:34 and sets at 16:30. The day length is 8h 56m. Solar noon is reached at 12:02.
Greenock: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Greenock at 12:02 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 18 at 04:32, the latest on December 28 at 08:50.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:44 and latest on June 23 at 22:09.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 39 min more daylight than the shortest.
Greenock 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 | 08:39 | 16:17 | 7 h 37 min | southwest 232° | 38 h |
| Feb | 07:44 | 17:22 | 9 h 39 min | west-southwest 249° | 61 h |
| Mar | 06:34 | 18:22 | 11 h 48 min | west 268° | 87 h |
| Apr | 06:13 | 20:25 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 289° | 133 h |
| May | 05:06 | 21:25 | 16 h 19 min | northwest 307° | 169 h |
| Jun | 04:32 | 22:06 | 17 h 34 min | northwest 317° | 139 h |
| Jul | 04:54 | 21:54 | 17 h 1 min | northwest 312° | 138 h |
| Aug | 05:50 | 20:55 | 15 h 6 min | west-northwest 297° | 128 h |
| Sep | 06:50 | 19:36 | 12 h 46 min | west 276° | 101 h |
| Oct | 07:50 | 18:18 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 256° | 73 h |
| Nov | 07:55 | 16:11 | 8 h 16 min | west-southwest 237° | 49 h |
| Dec | 08:43 | 15:44 | 7 h 0 min | southwest 227° | 37 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (317°) in June, southwest (227°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 90° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 169 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 37 – 1,153 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Eskdalemuir, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Greenock
Morning: 07:09–08:33 · Evening: 15:31–16:55
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Greenock, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:09 to 08:33. The evening golden hour extends from 15:31 to 16:55. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Greenock
Morning: 06:53–07:09 · Evening: 16:55–17:10
The Blue Hour in Greenock offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:53 to 07:09, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:55 to 17:10, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Greenock
Greenock is located at a latitude of 55.95° and a longitude of -4.76°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Greenock vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Greenock
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Greenock. 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 Greenock, with up to 17h 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 Greenock 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 Greenock brings the shortest days with only 6h 58m 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 Greenock
On the same latitude as Greenock
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Greenock (56° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 8h 56m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Greenock
When does the sun rise in Greenock today?
Today the sun rises in Greenock at 07:34 and sets at 16:30.
How long is the day in Greenock today?
The day lasts 8h 56m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Greenock today?
In the morning from 07:09–08:33, in the evening from 15:31–16:55.
When is the longest day in Greenock?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 58m.
When does it get dark in Greenock today?
It is dark from 17:10, fully dark from 18:37.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Greenock. All times are in local time. How it is calculated