Sunrise today in London
England, United Kingdom
Sunrise in London
The sun has already risen in London today. Tomorrow it rises at 6:48 AM.
Good45 out of 100 · high confidence
Today's sunrise was forecast to be pleasant, if not spectacular.
- Golden hour
- 7:35 AM
- Until 49 min after
- Clouds
- 100%
- Low 53%, high 100%
- Visibility
- 11 km
What time is sunrise today in London
Today the sun rises in London at 6:46 AM. The sky starts to brighten at 6:12 AM, with civil twilight. The day lasts 9 h 54 min, 4 min less than yesterday. Solar noon is at 11:44 AM.
Where the sun rises in London
Today the sun rises toward the east-southeast, at 110°. That tells you where to look to watch it come up.
Before sunrise the sky goes through three stages of light: astronomical twilight begins at 4:54 AM, nautical at 5:32 AM and civil at 6:12 AM, when there is enough light to see without lamps.
Today rising in the east-southeast, 110°
Sunrise in London through the year
In London the sun rises earliest on June 17, at 4:42 AM, and latest on December 30, at 8:06 AM. The longest day of the year is June 21, with 16 h 39 min of daylight, and the shortest is December 21, with 7 h 50 min.
- Latest sunrise
- 8:06 AM
- December 30
- Earliest sunrise
- 4:42 AM
- June 17
- Longest day
- 16 h 39 min
- June 21
- Shortest day
- 7 h 50 min
- December 21
The minute for the photo in London
There are high clouds today, and they light up before the sun rises, when it shines on them from below. Have your camera ready at 6:32 AM, 15 minutes before sunrise.
Aim east-southeast, at 107°, which is where the sun will be at that moment.
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Glow before sunrise
6:32 AM
East-southeast, 107°
Today's conditions in London
- Clouds
- 100%Low 53%, high 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Temperature
- 8°C
- Visibility
- 11 km
- Air quality
- Good
- Reliability
- HighWith today's forecast
Being inland, London has wide horizons to watch the sun come up.
How pretty will today's sunrise be in London
Today's score is 45 out of 100.
The sunrise will be pleasant, with soft colors.
Today we expect 100% cloud cover in London (53% low and 100% high), with 83% humidity and 11 km visibility at sunrise. The score is worked out from those. How to read the sky.
Why this score?
What today's sky readings say about colour. It is a forecast, not a promise.
- The sky is almost covered: there is little gap for the light to come through.
out of 100
Plan the light
The light of any date and where the sun will be. It is astronomy: exact, and free for everyone. Sky quality is a separate thing and depends on the forecast.
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- Morning blue hour6:12 AM to 6:25 AMsun towards the east-southeast (105°)
- Morning golden hour6:25 AM to 7:35 AMsun towards the east-southeast (113°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Sunrise6:46 AMsun towards the east-southeast (110°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Solar noon11:44 AMsun towards the south (180°)
- Evening golden hour3:52 PM to 5:02 PMsun towards the west-southwest (247°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Sunset4:40 PMsun towards the west-southwest (249°)See sun and shade on the map at that time
- Evening blue hour5:02 PM to 5:15 PMsun towards the west-southwest (255°)
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Sunrise tomorrow in London
Tomorrow, October 29, the sun rises in London at 6:48 AM. It sets at 4:39 PM. The day will last 9 h 50 min, 4 min less than today.
Tomorrow's times are exact and free for everyone. Tomorrow's sky quality is in the forecast further down.
- Sunrise6:48 AM
- Sunset4:39 PM
- Golden hour6:27 AM to 7:37 AMBlue hour6:13 AM to 6:27 AM
The moon today in London
Today the moon is in its waning gibbous phase, 92% lit. It rises at 5:26 PM and sets at 10:15 AM.
The next full moon is on November 24 and the next new moon on November 9. With a full moon, the sky before sunrise looks brighter.
The next few days
Today
45
6:46 AM
Today's sunrise is free to see. With a free account you also see the sky quality for the next two days in London during your first week.
Create a free accountYou can also see the sunrise and sunset calendar for London with the times for the whole month.
Tips for watching the sunrise in London
Arrive before blue hour, because the best color sometimes comes before the sun is up. Look east-southeast.
In London, an open space gives the clearest view of the sun coming up.
Bring something warm, as it is usually colder at sunrise. Share your photo in the community gallery.
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Frequently asked questions
Today's sunrise in London is at
Today's quality is 45 out of 100, which is good. Today's sunrise will be pleasant, if not spectacular.
Tomorrow the sun rises in London at
Today the sun rises toward the east-southeast, at 110°.
Today the moon is in its waning gibbous phase, 92% lit.
Today the day lasts 9 h 54 min, 4 min less than yesterday.
On June 17, when the sun rises at The latest sunrise of the year is on December 30, at