Sunrise & sunset in London

This page shows today's sunrise and sunset times in London, along with the exact compass direction the sun rises and sets. Use the map to line up your view, or open the dedicated sunrise and sunset pages for viewpoints and viewing tips.

Sunrise and sunset positions shift through the year — sunrise moves northeast in summer and southeast in winter, while sunset swings from northwest in summer to southwest in winter. Daylight is longest around the summer solstice and shortest around the winter solstice.