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Sun Times in Galashiels
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Galashiels?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Galashiels (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Galashiels?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Galashiels (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Galashiels?
Golden hour times for Galashiels are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Galashiels?
The day length for Galashiels is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Galashiels?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Galashiels is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Galashiels?
Sunset and dusk times for Galashiels are displayed above (Europe/London). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Galashiels?
Twilight duration in Galashiels varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Galashiels?
The earliest sunrise in Galashiels in 2026 is at 4:26 AM on June 18 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Galashiels?
The latest sunset in Galashiels in 2026 is at 9:59 PM on June 23 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Galashiels?
After sunset in Galashiels, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Galashiels shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Galashiels
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Galashiels on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:30 AM | 4:11 PM | 7h 41m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 41m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 48m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 10m |
| May | 5:00 AM | 9:15 PM | 16h 15m |
| June | 4:27 AM | 9:56 PM | 17h 29m |
| July | 4:48 AM | 9:44 PM | 16h 56m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 03m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 46m |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 30m |
| November | 7:45 AM | 4:05 PM | 8h 19m |
| December | 8:33 AM | 3:38 PM | 7h 05m |