Sunrise and Sunset in Middlesbrough Today
In Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:15 and sets at 16:21. The day length is 9h 6m. Solar noon is reached at 11:48.
Middlesbrough: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Middlesbrough at 11:48 – 12 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:28, the latest on December 29 at 08:27.
The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 15:38 and latest on June 24 at 21:45.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 1 min more daylight than the shortest.
Middlesbrough 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 | 16:10 | 7 h 52 min | southwest 233° | 58 h |
| Feb | 07:26 | 17:12 | 9 h 46 min | west-southwest 249° | 82 h |
| Mar | 06:20 | 18:08 | 11 h 49 min | west 268° | 122 h |
| Apr | 06:02 | 20:08 | 14 h 5 min | west-northwest 289° | 154 h |
| May | 04:59 | 21:04 | 16 h 5 min | northwest 306° | 195 h |
| Jun | 04:28 | 21:42 | 17 h 15 min | northwest 315° | 176 h |
| Jul | 04:48 | 21:32 | 16 h 44 min | northwest 311° | 186 h |
| Aug | 05:40 | 20:36 | 14 h 56 min | west-northwest 296° | 171 h |
| Sep | 06:37 | 19:21 | 12 h 44 min | west 276° | 133 h |
| Oct | 07:33 | 18:06 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 256° | 93 h |
| Nov | 07:34 | 16:03 | 8 h 28 min | west-southwest 238° | 64 h |
| Dec | 08:21 | 15:38 | 7 h 18 min | southwest 229° | 54 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (315°) in June, southwest (229°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 86° 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 Middlesbrough
Morning: 06:51–08:11 · Evening: 15:25–16:45
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Middlesbrough, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:51 to 08:11. The evening golden hour extends from 15:25 to 16:45. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Middlesbrough
Morning: 06:36–06:51 · Evening: 16:45–16:59
The Blue Hour in Middlesbrough offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:36 to 06:51, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:45 to 16:59, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is located at a latitude of 54.58° and a longitude of -1.24°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Middlesbrough vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Middlesbrough
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough, with up to 17h 17m 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 Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough brings the shortest days with only 7h 15m 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 Middlesbrough
On the same latitude as Middlesbrough
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Middlesbrough (54.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 6m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Middlesbrough
When does the sun rise in Middlesbrough today?
Today the sun rises in Middlesbrough at 07:15 and sets at 16:21.
How long is the day in Middlesbrough today?
The day lasts 9h 6m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Middlesbrough today?
In the morning from 06:51–08:11, in the evening from 15:25–16:45.
When is the longest day in Middlesbrough?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 15m.
When does it get dark in Middlesbrough today?
It is dark from 16:59, fully dark from 18:24.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Middlesbrough. All times are in local time. How it is calculated