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Sunrise and sunset in Leeds, United Kingdom
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:32 AM–8:20 AM and 5:25 PM–6:14 PM
Times are local time in Leeds. Current time in Leeds →
Sunrise and sunset in Leeds through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 37m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 38m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 28m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 4:10 PM | 8h 36m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:01 AM | 3:51 PM | 7h 50m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:18 AM | 3:46 PM | 7h 27m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:25 AM | 3:56 PM | 7h 31m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:17 AM | 4:15 PM | 7h 58m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:54 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 53m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 47m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 46m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 46m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 59m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 59m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 8:36 PM | 15h 4m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:06 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 55m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:44 AM | 9:26 PM | 16h 43m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:36 AM | 9:39 PM | 17h 4m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:40 AM | 9:41 PM | 17h 1m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:54 AM | 9:31 PM | 16h 36m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:20 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 46m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 54m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 45m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 46m |
Calculated for 53.80°N, 1.55°W, including daylight saving time where Leeds uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Leeds this year
- Longest day: June 21 (17h 6m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 24m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:35 AM on June 16
- Latest sunset: 9:42 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Leeds today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:32 AM and sets at 6:14 PM in Leeds, giving 10 hours 42 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Leeds?
The longest day in Leeds in 2026 is June 21, with 17 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Leeds?
The shortest day in Leeds in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Leeds?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:35 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset is 9:42 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Leeds?
Today, golden hour in Leeds is from sunrise (7:32 AM) to 8:20 AM in the morning, and from 5:25 PM to sunset (6:14 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.