Sunrise in United Kingdom Today 🇬🇧
Across United Kingdom, today's sunrise varies by 0h 26m — earliest in London at 07:37, latest in Glasgow at 08:02.
Sunrise by city
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Civil dawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 07:37 | 17:55 | 10h 18m | 07:02 |
| Birmingham | 07:46 | 18:00 | 10h 14m | 07:11 |
| Glasgow | 08:02 | 18:02 | 9h 59m | 07:24 |
| Manchester | 07:49 | 17:59 | 10h 10m | 07:13 |
| Edinburgh | 07:58 | 17:57 | 9h 59m | 07:20 |
Longest and shortest days across United Kingdom
Seasonal daylight depends mostly on latitude. In 2026, Edinburgh — the northernmost city listed here — sees between 6h 57m and 17h 37m of daylight, while London, furthest south, ranges from 7h 49m to 16h 38m.
| City | Latitude | Longest day | Shortest day | Seasonal swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 56.0° N | 17h 37m · 21 June | 6h 57m · 22 December | 10h 39m |
| Glasgow | 55.9° N | 17h 35m · 21 June | 6h 59m · 22 December | 10h 37m |
| Manchester | 53.5° N | 17h 2m · 21 June | 7h 28m · 22 December | 9h 34m |
| Birmingham | 52.5° N | 16h 50m · 21 June | 7h 39m · 22 December | 9h 10m |
| London | 51.5° N | 16h 38m · 21 June | 7h 49m · 22 December | 8h 49m |
Each city's page has the full daily table: London sunrise and sunset.
Other countries
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