Sunrise & Sunset Times in London

Capital of the United Kingdom, on the River Thames

Timezone: GMT/BST (Europe/London)

Today's Sunrise

8:04 AM

Today's Sunset

3:55 PM

Day Length

7h 51m

7-Day Forecast

DayDateSunriseSunset
MondayDec 308:05 AM3:56 PM
TuesdayDec 318:05 AM3:57 PM
WednesdayJan 18:05 AM3:58 PM
ThursdayJan 28:05 AM3:59 PM
FridayJan 38:05 AM4:00 PM
SaturdayJan 48:04 AM4:02 PM
SundayJan 58:04 AM4:03 PM

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Best Viewing Locations

Primrose Hill

Panoramic sunrise views over the London skyline from this scenic hilltop park

Tip: Arrive early to secure a good spot, especially on clear mornings

Tower Bridge

Iconic sunset views along the River Thames with the bridge as your backdrop

Tip: The south bank offers excellent vantage points for photography

Hampstead Heath

Elevated viewpoints across London perfect for both sunrise and sunset

Tip: Parliament Hill offers one of the best unobstructed views of the city

Nearby Locations

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About London

Location Details

  • Timezone: GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) / BST (British Summer Time)
  • Coordinates: 51.5074°N, 0.1278°W
  • Region: England, United Kingdom
  • River: Thames

Daylight Information

  • Longest Day: ~16h 38m (June 21)
  • Shortest Day: ~7h 50m (December 21)
  • GMT Offset: UTC+0 (Winter) / UTC+1 (Summer)

Sunrise on the Thames

London's position on the River Thames offers spectacular opportunities for watching sunrise and sunset. The city's latitude of 51.5°N means significant variation in daylight hours throughout the year.

In winter, expect late sunrises around 8 AM and early sunsets before 4 PM. During summer, the sun rises before 5 AM and sets after 9 PM, giving you over 16 hours of daylight.

The Thames runs roughly east-west through central London, making riverside locations ideal for both sunrise (looking east towards Canary Wharf) and sunset (looking west towards Westminster).

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