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Sunrise and sunset in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:28 AM–8:14 AM and 5:35 PM–6:22 PM
Times are local time in Birmingham. Current time in Birmingham →
Sunrise and sunset in Birmingham through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 38m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 42m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 36m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 47m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:56 AM | 3:59 PM | 8h 3m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:13 AM | 3:54 PM | 7h 42m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:19 AM | 4:04 PM | 7h 45m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:12 AM | 4:23 PM | 8h 11m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:51 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 2m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 54m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 50m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 47m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 57m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 53m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 55m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:13 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 43m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:52 AM | 9:20 PM | 16h 28m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:45 AM | 9:32 PM | 16h 47m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:50 AM | 9:34 PM | 16h 45m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:03 AM | 9:25 PM | 16h 22m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 35m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 46m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 40m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 44m |
Calculated for 52.48°N, 1.90°W, including daylight saving time where Birmingham uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Birmingham this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 50m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 39m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:45 AM on June 13
- Latest sunset: 9:35 PM on June 20
Questions
What time is sunrise in Birmingham today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 6:22 PM in Birmingham, giving 10 hours 54 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Birmingham?
The longest day in Birmingham in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Birmingham?
The shortest day in Birmingham in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Birmingham?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:45 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset is 9:35 PM on June 20. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Birmingham?
Today, golden hour in Birmingham is from sunrise (7:28 AM) to 8:14 AM in the morning, and from 5:35 PM to sunset (6:22 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.