Sunrise and Sunset in Sark Today
In Sark, Guernsey, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:04 and sets at 16:41. The day length is 9h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 11:52.
Sark: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sark at 11:52 – 8 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 05:02, the latest on December 31 at 08:05.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:10 and latest on June 25 at 21:19.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 7 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sark 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 | 07:59 | 16:38 | 8 h 38 min | west-southwest 238° | 70 h |
| Feb | 07:18 | 17:28 | 10 h 10 min | west-southwest 252° | 90 h |
| Mar | 06:23 | 18:14 | 11 h 51 min | west 268° | 129 h |
| Apr | 06:17 | 20:02 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 286° | 179 h |
| May | 05:25 | 20:46 | 15 h 21 min | west-northwest 301° | 203 h |
| Jun | 05:02 | 21:17 | 16 h 15 min | northwest 309° | 212 h |
| Jul | 05:19 | 21:10 | 15 h 51 min | northwest 305° | 218 h |
| Aug | 06:00 | 20:26 | 14 h 26 min | west-northwest 293° | 204 h |
| Sep | 06:45 | 19:22 | 12 h 37 min | west 275° | 170 h |
| Oct | 07:30 | 18:19 | 10 h 49 min | west-southwest 258° | 117 h |
| Nov | 07:20 | 16:27 | 9 h 7 min | west-southwest 242° | 81 h |
| Dec | 07:58 | 16:10 | 8 h 12 min | southwest 234° | 67 h |
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.
Sunniest month: July with 218 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 67 – 1,740 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Caen-Carpiquet, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Sark
Morning: 06:43–07:51 · Evening: 15:53–17:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sark, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:43 to 07:51. The evening golden hour extends from 15:53 to 17:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sark
Morning: 06:30–06:43 · Evening: 17:02–17:15
The Blue Hour in Sark offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:30 to 06:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:02 to 17:15, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sark
Sark is located at a latitude of 49.43° and a longitude of -2.36°. The city is in the Europe/Guernsey timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sark vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sark
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sark. 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 Sark, 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 Sark 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 Sark brings the shortest days with only 8h 10m 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 Sark
On the same latitude as Sark
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sark (49.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 37m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sark
When does the sun rise in Sark today?
Today the sun rises in Sark at 07:04 and sets at 16:41.
How long is the day in Sark today?
The day lasts 9h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sark today?
In the morning from 06:43–07:51, in the evening from 15:53–17:02.
When is the longest day in Sark?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 10m.
When does it get dark in Sark today?
It is dark from 17:15, fully dark from 18:30.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sark. All times are in local time. How it is calculated