Westminster Abbey Church: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Westminster Abbey Church, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:10 and sets at 18:24. The day length is 11h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 12:48.
Westminster Abbey Church: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Westminster Abbey Church at 12:48 – 48 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 17 at 04:42, the latest on December 30 at 08:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 15:51 and latest on June 25 at 21:21.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 49 min more daylight than the shortest.
Westminster Abbey Church 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:59 | 16:20 | 8 h 21 min | southwest 236° | 61 h | 8/3 °C | 59 mm |
| Feb | 07:14 | 17:15 | 10 h 1 min | west-southwest 251° | 79 h | 9/3 °C | 45 mm |
| Mar | 06:14 | 18:05 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 124 h | 12/4 °C | 39 mm |
| Apr | 06:05 | 19:57 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 287° | 177 h | 15/6 °C | 42 mm |
| May | 05:08 | 20:45 | 15 h 37 min | west-northwest 303° | 208 h | 18/9 °C | 46 mm |
| Jun | 04:42 | 21:19 | 16 h 37 min | northwest 311° | 208 h | 22/12 °C | 47 mm |
| Jul | 05:00 | 21:11 | 16 h 10 min | northwest 307° | 218 h | 24/14 °C | 46 mm |
| Aug | 05:45 | 20:23 | 14 h 37 min | west-northwest 294° | 202 h | 23/14 °C | 53 mm |
| Sep | 06:35 | 19:15 | 12 h 40 min | west 276° | 157 h | 20/12 °C | 50 mm |
| Oct | 07:24 | 18:07 | 10 h 43 min | west-southwest 257° | 115 h | 16/9 °C | 65 mm |
| Nov | 07:18 | 16:11 | 8 h 53 min | west-southwest 240° | 71 h | 12/5 °C | 67 mm |
| Dec | 07:59 | 15:51 | 7 h 52 min | southwest 232° | 55 h | 9/3 °C | 57 mm |
Direction of sunset: northwest (311°) in June, southwest (232°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 79° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 218 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 55 – 1,675 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 24 °C by day, driest in March with 39 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station London, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Westminster Abbey Church
Morning: 06:50–07:55 · Evening: 17:39–18:45
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Westminster Abbey Church, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:55. The evening golden hour extends from 17:39 to 18:45. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Westminster Abbey Church
Morning: 06:37–06:50 · Evening: 18:45–18:58
The Blue Hour in Westminster Abbey Church offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:37 to 06:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:45 to 18:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Westminster Abbey Church
Westminster Abbey Church is located at a latitude of 51.50° and a longitude of -0.13°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Westminster Abbey Church vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Westminster Abbey Church
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Westminster Abbey Church. 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 Westminster Abbey Church, with up to 16h 38m 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 Westminster Abbey Church sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Westminster Abbey Church brings the shortest days with only 7h 50m 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 Westminster Abbey Church
On the same latitude as Westminster Abbey Church
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Westminster Abbey Church (51.5° 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 Westminster Abbey Church
When does the sun rise in Westminster Abbey Church today?
Today the sun rises in Westminster Abbey Church at 07:10 and sets at 18:24.
How long is the day in Westminster Abbey Church today?
The day lasts 11h 14m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Westminster Abbey Church today?
In the morning from 06:50–07:55, in the evening from 17:39–18:45.
When is the longest day in Westminster Abbey Church?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 38m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 50m.
When does it get dark in Westminster Abbey Church today?
It is dark from 18:58, fully dark from 20:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Westminster Abbey Church. All times are in local time. How it is calculated