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Sunrise and sunset in Cambridge, United Kingdom
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:23 AM–8:09 AM and 5:23 PM–6:10 PM
Times are local time in Cambridge. Current time in Cambridge →
Sunrise and sunset in Cambridge through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 39m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 43m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 37m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 4:09 PM | 8h 49m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:47 AM | 3:52 PM | 8h 6m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:03 AM | 3:48 PM | 7h 45m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:09 AM | 3:58 PM | 7h 48m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:03 AM | 4:16 PM | 8h 13m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 4m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 55m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 50m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 47m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 56m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 52m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 53m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:06 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 41m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:46 AM | 9:11 PM | 16h 25m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:39 AM | 9:23 PM | 16h 44m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:43 AM | 9:25 PM | 16h 42m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:56 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 19m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:20 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 32m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 44m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 39m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 44m |
Calculated for 52.20°N, 0.12°E, including daylight saving time where Cambridge uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Cambridge this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 46m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 42m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:38 AM on June 17
- Latest sunset: 9:26 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Cambridge today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 6:10 PM in Cambridge, giving 10 hours 47 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Cambridge?
The longest day in Cambridge in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cambridge?
The shortest day in Cambridge in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Cambridge?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:38 AM on June 17, and the latest sunset is 9:26 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Cambridge?
Today, golden hour in Cambridge is from sunrise (7:23 AM) to 8:09 AM in the morning, and from 5:23 PM to sunset (6:10 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.