Sun Times in Leicester
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Leicester?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Leicester (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Leicester?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Leicester (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Leicester?
Golden hour times for Leicester 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 Leicester?
The day length for Leicester is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Leicester?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Leicester is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Leicester?
Sunset and dusk times for Leicester 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 Leicester?
Twilight duration in Leicester 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 Leicester?
The earliest sunrise in Leicester in 2026 is at 4:40 AM on June 12 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Leicester?
The latest sunset in Leicester in 2026 is at 9:32 PM on June 21 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Leicester?
After sunset in Leicester, 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 Leicester 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 Leicester
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Leicester on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:08 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 11m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 56m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 57m |
| May | 5:08 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 47m |
| June | 4:40 AM | 9:30 PM | 16h 50m |
| July | 4:59 AM | 9:21 PM | 16h 22m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 44m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 40m |
| November | 7:26 AM | 4:10 PM | 8h 44m |
| December | 8:09 AM | 3:49 PM | 7h 40m |
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