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Sunrise and sunset in Belfast, United Kingdom
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:47 AM–8:36 AM and 5:46 PM–6:35 PM
Times are local time in Belfast. Current time in Belfast →
Sunrise and sunset in Belfast through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 36m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 35m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 23m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 4:24 PM | 8h 30m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:23 AM | 4:04 PM | 7h 41m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:41 AM | 3:59 PM | 7h 18m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:47 AM | 4:08 PM | 7h 21m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:38 AM | 4:29 PM | 7h 50m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:15 AM | 5:01 PM | 8h 47m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 43m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 44m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 46m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 1m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 2m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 10m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:20 AM | 9:22 PM | 16h 3m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:56 AM | 9:49 PM | 16h 52m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:48 AM | 10:02 PM | 17h 14m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:52 AM | 10:04 PM | 17h 11m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:07 AM | 9:53 PM | 16h 46m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 9:27 PM | 15h 53m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 59m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 48m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 47m |
Calculated for 54.60°N, 5.92°W, including daylight saving time where Belfast uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Belfast this year
- Longest day: June 21 (17h 17m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 15m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:48 AM on June 13
- Latest sunset: 10:05 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Belfast today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 6:35 PM in Belfast, giving 10 hours 48 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Belfast?
The longest day in Belfast in 2026 is June 21, with 17 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Belfast?
The shortest day in Belfast in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Belfast?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:48 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset is 10:05 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Belfast?
Today, golden hour in Belfast is from sunrise (7:47 AM) to 8:36 AM in the morning, and from 5:46 PM to sunset (6:35 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.