Sunrise and Sunset in St Peter Port Today
In St Peter Port, Guernsey, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:20 and sets at 18:34. The day length is 11h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 12:57.
St Peter Port: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in St Peter Port at 12:57 – 57 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 16 at 05:03, the latest on December 31 at 08:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:10 and latest on June 25 at 21:20.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 7 min more daylight than the shortest.
St Peter Port 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:00 | 16:38 | 8 h 38 min | west-southwest 238° |
| Feb | 07:19 | 17:29 | 10 h 10 min | west-southwest 252° |
| Mar | 06:23 | 18:15 | 11 h 51 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:18 | 20:02 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 286° |
| May | 05:26 | 20:47 | 15 h 21 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Jun | 05:03 | 21:18 | 16 h 15 min | northwest 309° |
| Jul | 05:20 | 21:11 | 15 h 52 min | northwest 305° |
| Aug | 06:01 | 20:27 | 14 h 26 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Sep | 06:46 | 19:23 | 12 h 37 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 07:31 | 18:19 | 10 h 49 min | west-southwest 258° |
| Nov | 07:20 | 16:27 | 9 h 7 min | west-southwest 242° |
| Dec | 07:59 | 16:10 | 8 h 11 min | southwest 234° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (309°) in June, southwest (234°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 75° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in St Peter Port
Morning: 07:00–08:03 · Evening: 17:51–18:53
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In St Peter Port, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:00 to 08:03. The evening golden hour extends from 17:51 to 18:53. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in St Peter Port
Morning: 06:48–07:00 · Evening: 18:53–19:06
The Blue Hour in St Peter Port offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:48 to 07:00, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:53 to 19:06, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About St Peter Port
St Peter Port is located at a latitude of 49.46° and a longitude of -2.54°. The city is in the Europe/Guernsey timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in St Peter Port vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in St Peter Port
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in St Peter Port. 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 St Peter Port, with up to 16h 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 St Peter Port 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 St Peter Port brings the shortest days with only 8h 9m 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 St Peter Port
On the same latitude as St Peter Port
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as St Peter Port (49.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 14m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in St Peter Port
When does the sun rise in St Peter Port today?
Today the sun rises in St Peter Port at 07:20 and sets at 18:34.
How long is the day in St Peter Port today?
The day lasts 11h 14m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in St Peter Port today?
In the morning from 07:00–08:03, in the evening from 17:51–18:53.
When is the longest day in St Peter Port?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 9m.
When does it get dark in St Peter Port today?
It is dark from 19:06, fully dark from 20:20.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of St Peter Port. All times are in local time. How it is calculated