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Sunrise and sunset in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:46 AM–8:37 AM and 5:30 PM–6:21 PM
Times are local time in Glasgow. Current time in Glasgow →
Sunrise and sunset in Glasgow through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 35m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 31m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 15m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 19m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:24 AM | 3:50 PM | 7h 27m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:42 AM | 3:44 PM | 7h 2m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:48 AM | 3:54 PM | 7h 6m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:39 AM | 4:15 PM | 7h 36m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:13 AM | 4:49 PM | 8h 36m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 36m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 40m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 45m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 4m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 8m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 19m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:07 AM | 9:22 PM | 16h 15m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:41 AM | 9:50 PM | 17h 9m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:32 AM | 10:04 PM | 17h 32m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:37 AM | 10:06 PM | 17h 29m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:53 AM | 9:54 PM | 17h 2m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:21 AM | 9:27 PM | 16h 5m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 8m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 53m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 50m |
Calculated for 55.86°N, 4.25°W, including daylight saving time where Glasgow uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Glasgow this year
- Longest day: June 21 (17h 35m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (6h 59m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:32 AM on June 14
- Latest sunset: 10:07 PM on June 20
Questions
What time is sunrise in Glasgow today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:46 AM and sets at 6:21 PM in Glasgow, giving 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Glasgow?
The longest day in Glasgow in 2026 is June 21, with 17 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Glasgow?
The shortest day in Glasgow in 2026 is December 22, with 6 hours 59 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Glasgow?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:32 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset is 10:07 PM on June 20. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Glasgow?
Today, golden hour in Glasgow is from sunrise (7:46 AM) to 8:37 AM in the morning, and from 5:30 PM to sunset (6:21 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.