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Sun Times in Skipton
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Skipton?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Skipton (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Skipton?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Skipton (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Skipton?
Golden hour times for Skipton 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 Skipton?
The day length for Skipton is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Skipton?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Skipton is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Skipton?
Sunset and dusk times for Skipton 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 Skipton?
Twilight duration in Skipton 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 Skipton?
The earliest sunrise in Skipton in 2026 is at 4:35 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 Skipton?
The latest sunset in Skipton in 2026 is at 9:44 PM on June 21 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Skipton?
After sunset in Skipton, 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 Skipton 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 Skipton
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Skipton on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:18 AM | 4:17 PM | 7h 59m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 49m |
| March | 6:22 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 02m |
| May | 5:05 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 59m |
| June | 4:35 AM | 9:41 PM | 17h 06m |
| July | 4:55 AM | 9:31 PM | 16h 36m |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 52m |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 43m |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 35m |
| November | 7:35 AM | 4:09 PM | 8h 34m |
| December | 8:20 AM | 3:45 PM | 7h 25m |