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What time is sunrise and sunset in Barnstaple?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Barnstaple, England. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:38 AM
102° ESEDawn 7:05 AM

Sunrise in Barnstaple was at 7:38:25 AM GMT+1 (2h 17m ago).

Sunset
6:24 PM
257° WSWDusk 6:58 PM

Sunset in Barnstaple will be at 6:24:45 PM GMT+1 (in 8h 29m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:38 PM

Daylight
10h 46m
Darkness
9h 35m
Solar noon
1:02 PM
Sun altitude
18.1°
Sun direction
131° SE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:40 AM
103° ESEDawn 7:06 AM

Sunrise in Barnstaple will be at 7:40:05 AM GMT+1 (in 21h 45m).

Sunset
6:22 PM
257° WSWDusk 6:56 PM

Sunset in Barnstaple will be at 6:22:39 PM GMT+1 (in 32h 27m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Barnstaple

Waxing Crescent
22% illuminated
Moonrise
1:28 PM
Moonset
8:15 PM

Calendar

United Kingdom Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:15 AM6:55 PM11h 39m
2 Fri7:17 AM6:53 PM11h 35m
3 Sat7:18 AM6:50 PM11h 32m
4 Sun7:20 AM6:48 PM11h 28m
5 Mon7:21 AM6:46 PM11h 24m
6 Tue7:23 AM6:44 PM11h 20m
7 Wed7:25 AM6:41 PM11h 16m
8 Thu7:26 AM6:39 PM11h 12m
9 Fri7:28 AM6:37 PM11h 09m
10 Sat7:30 AM6:35 PM11h 05m
11 Sun7:31 AM6:33 PM11h 01m
12 Mon7:33 AM6:31 PM10h 57m
13 Tue7:35 AM6:29 PM10h 53m
14 Wed7:36 AM6:26 PM10h 50m
15 Thu7:38 AM6:24 PM10h 46m
Thursday, October 15
10h 46m 20s of daylight·−3m 47s vs. yesterday·twilight 7:05 AM – 6:58 PM
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Time
9:55 AM
Altitude
18.1°
Heading
131° SE
Light
Daylight

9:55 AM, Daylight, altitude 18.1 degrees

16 Fri7:40 AM6:22 PM10h 42m
17 Sat7:41 AM6:20 PM10h 38m
18 Sun7:43 AM6:18 PM10h 35m
19 Mon7:45 AM6:16 PM10h 31m
20 Tue7:46 AM6:14 PM10h 27m
21 Wed7:48 AM6:12 PM10h 23m
22 Thu7:50 AM6:10 PM10h 20m
23 Fri7:51 AM6:08 PM10h 16m
24 Sat7:53 AM6:06 PM10h 12m
25 Sun6:55 AM5:04 PM10h 09m
26 Mon6:57 AM5:02 PM10h 05m
27 Tue6:58 AM5:00 PM10h 01m
28 Wed7:00 AM4:58 PM9h 58m
29 Thu7:02 AM4:56 PM9h 54m
30 Fri7:03 AM4:55 PM9h 51m
31 Sat7:05 AM4:53 PM9h 47m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Barnstaple from Flickr.

More on Flickr
Flickr photo: Thistle at sunset
Thistle at sunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Spire of Barnstaple Parish Church at sunset
Spire of Barnstaple Parish Church at sunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Distant field seen in Barnstaple from the hotel room view
Distant field seen in Barnstaple from the hotel room viewView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset over rooftops from Barnstaple
Sunset over rooftops from BarnstapleView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Spire of Barnstaple Parish Church at sunset
Spire of Barnstaple Parish Church at sunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple - sunset at blue hour
Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple - sunset at blue hourView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple - sunset at blue hour - geese fly over
Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple - sunset at blue hour - geese fly overView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple - sunset at blue hour
Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple - sunset at blue hourView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple - sunset at blue hour
Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple - sunset at blue hourView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple - Sunset
Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple - SunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple from Rock Park
Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple from Rock ParkView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple from the Rock Park
Long Bridge over the River Taw in Barnstaple from the Rock ParkView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Barnstaple, United Kingdom

What time does the sun rise in Barnstaple today?
Sunrise in Barnstaple today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 7:38 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Barnstaple today?
Sunset today is at 6:24 PM, after 10h 46m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Barnstaple tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:58 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:14 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Barnstaple, United Kingdom?
The longest day of 2026 in Barnstaple is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 16h 33m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Barnstaple, United Kingdom?
The shortest day of 2026 in Barnstaple, England is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 7h 53m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Barnstaple get in summer than in winter?
Barnstaple gets 8h 39m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (16h 33m against 7h 53m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 16m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Barnstaple?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Barnstaple is on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:00 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Barnstaple?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:35 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Barnstaple?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, with the sun down by 4:09 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Barnstaple?
The latest sunrise is on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 8:19 AM.
Does Barnstaple observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Barnstaple uses United Kingdom Time: clocks go forward on March 29, 2026, then back on October 25, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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