Start of Winter 2026: 21 December, 20:50 UTC – Solstice

Winter 2026 begins on 21 December 2026 at 20:50 UTC with the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Plus the earliest sunset and the latest sunrise.

Start of Winter 2026–2031

• Start of Winter 2026: Monday, 21 December 2026, 20:50 UTC
• Start of Winter 2027: Wednesday, 22 December 2027, 02:42 UTC
• Start of Winter 2028: Thursday, 21 December 2028, 08:20 UTC
• Start of Winter 2029: Friday, 21 December 2029, 14:14 UTC
• Start of Winter 2030: Saturday, 21 December 2030, 20:09 UTC
• Start of Winter 2031: Monday, 22 December 2031, 01:56 UTC

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