Sunrise and Sunset in Paignton Today
In Paignton, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:11 and sets at 16:43. The day length is 9h 32m. Solar noon is reached at 11:57.
Paignton: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Paignton at 11:57 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 05:02, the latest on December 31 at 08:14.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 16:10 and latest on June 25 at 21:29.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 27 min more daylight than the shortest.
Paignton 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 | 08:08 | 16:39 | 8 h 30 min | west-southwest 237° | 67 h |
| Feb | 07:25 | 17:31 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 251° | 84 h |
| Mar | 06:28 | 18:19 | 11 h 51 min | west 268° | 128 h |
| Apr | 06:20 | 20:08 | 13 h 48 min | west-northwest 287° | 188 h |
| May | 05:26 | 20:55 | 15 h 29 min | west-northwest 302° | 223 h |
| Jun | 05:02 | 21:27 | 16 h 25 min | northwest 310° | 230 h |
| Jul | 05:19 | 21:20 | 16 h 0 min | northwest 306° | 234 h |
| Aug | 06:02 | 20:33 | 14 h 31 min | west-northwest 293° | 209 h |
| Sep | 06:49 | 19:28 | 12 h 38 min | west 275° | 164 h |
| Oct | 07:36 | 18:22 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 257° | 113 h |
| Nov | 07:28 | 16:28 | 9 h 0 min | west-southwest 241° | 79 h |
| Dec | 08:08 | 16:10 | 8 h 2 min | southwest 233° | 61 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 77° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 234 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 61 – 1,780 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Bournemouth/Hurn Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Paignton
Morning: 06:50–08:00 · Evening: 15:54–17:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Paignton, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:50 to 08:00. The evening golden hour extends from 15:54 to 17:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Paignton
Morning: 06:36–06:50 · Evening: 17:04–17:18
The Blue Hour in Paignton offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:36 to 06:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:04 to 17:18, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Paignton
Paignton is located at a latitude of 50.44° and a longitude of -3.56°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Paignton vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Paignton
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Paignton. 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 Paignton, with up to 16h 27m 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 Paignton 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 Paignton brings the shortest days with only 8h 0m 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.
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On the same latitude as Paignton
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Paignton (50.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 32m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Paignton
When does the sun rise in Paignton today?
Today the sun rises in Paignton at 07:11 and sets at 16:43.
How long is the day in Paignton today?
The day lasts 9h 32m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Paignton today?
In the morning from 06:50–08:00, in the evening from 15:54–17:04.
When is the longest day in Paignton?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 27m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 0m.
When does it get dark in Paignton today?
It is dark from 17:18, fully dark from 18:34.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Paignton. All times are in local time. How it is calculated