Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in London
On 24 July 2026, London has sunrise at 05:12 and sunset at 21:01 — 15h 48m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 20:10–21:26.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 24 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in London
Golden hour is the soft, warm light while the sun sits between −4° and +6° of the horizon — a photographer's favourite window. Blue hour is the cooler stretch on the far side, the sun between −6° and −4°. The exact times shift a little every day, so the windows above are computed for today with the NOAA solar model.
London sits at 51.5° N, in the high band. That means daylight swings from about 16h 38m at the June solstice down to 7h 49m around Christmas — a big seasonal swing. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in London today?
Evening golden hour is 20:10–21:26; morning is 04:47–06:03.
How many hours of daylight does London get?
15h 48m on 24 July 2026.