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Sun Times in Shefford
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shefford?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Shefford (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shefford?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Shefford (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shefford?
Golden hour times for Shefford 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 Shefford?
The day length for Shefford is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shefford?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Shefford is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Shefford?
Sunset and dusk times for Shefford 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 Shefford?
Twilight duration in Shefford 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 Shefford?
The earliest sunrise in Shefford in 2026 is at 4:40 AM on June 13 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shefford?
The latest sunset in Shefford in 2026 is at 9:25 PM on June 20 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shefford?
After sunset in Shefford, 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 Shefford 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 Shefford
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shefford on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 17m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 54m |
| May | 5:07 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 42m |
| June | 4:40 AM | 9:23 PM | 16h 43m |
| July | 4:59 AM | 9:14 PM | 16h 16m |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 40m |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 41m |
| November | 7:21 AM | 4:10 PM | 8h 49m |
| December | 8:03 AM | 3:49 PM | 7h 46m |