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Sun Times in Merthyr Tydfil
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Merthyr Tydfil?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Merthyr Tydfil (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Merthyr Tydfil?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Merthyr Tydfil (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Merthyr Tydfil?
Golden hour times for Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
The day length for Merthyr Tydfil is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Merthyr Tydfil?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Merthyr Tydfil is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Merthyr Tydfil?
Sunset and dusk times for Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
Twilight duration in Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
The earliest sunrise in Merthyr Tydfil in 2026 is at 4:54 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
The latest sunset in Merthyr Tydfil in 2026 is at 9:36 PM on June 22 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Merthyr Tydfil?
After sunset in Merthyr Tydfil, 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 Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Merthyr Tydfil on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 4:32 PM | 8h 19m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 53m |
| May | 5:20 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 39m |
| June | 4:54 AM | 9:33 PM | 16h 39m |
| July | 5:12 AM | 9:25 PM | 16h 13m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 39m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 42m |
| November | 7:32 AM | 4:23 PM | 8h 51m |
| December | 8:13 AM | 4:03 PM | 7h 49m |