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Sun Times in Waltham Cross
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Waltham Cross?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Waltham Cross (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Waltham Cross?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Waltham Cross (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Waltham Cross?
Golden hour times for Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross?
The day length for Waltham Cross is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Waltham Cross?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Waltham Cross is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Waltham Cross?
Sunset and dusk times for Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross?
Twilight duration in Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross?
The earliest sunrise in Waltham Cross in 2026 is at 4:41 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 Waltham Cross?
The latest sunset in Waltham Cross in 2026 is at 9:22 PM on June 20 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Waltham Cross?
After sunset in Waltham Cross, 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 Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Waltham Cross on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 20m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 00m |
| March | 6:14 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 53m |
| May | 5:07 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 39m |
| June | 4:41 AM | 9:20 PM | 16h 39m |
| July | 4:59 AM | 9:11 PM | 16h 12m |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 38m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 42m |
| November | 7:18 AM | 4:10 PM | 8h 51m |
| December | 8:00 AM | 3:50 PM | 7h 50m |