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What time is sunrise and sunset in Bolton?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:14 AM
115° ESEDawn 6:37 AM

Sunrise in Bolton was at 7:14:45 AM GMT (9h 11m ago).

Sunset
4:31 PM
244° WSWDusk 5:08 PM

Sunset in Bolton will be at 4:31:07 PM GMT (in 5 min).

Now
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Golden hour now · Sunset at 4:31 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Bolton
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:51 – 8:08 AM3:37 – 4:54 PM
Blue hour6:37 – 6:51 AM4:54 – 5:08 PM
Daylight
9h 16m
−3m 49s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 43m
Solar noon
11:53 AM
Sun altitude
0.3°
Sun direction
243° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:16 AM
116° ESEDawn 6:39 AM

Sunrise in Bolton will be at 7:16:40 AM GMT (in 14h 51m).

Sunset
4:29 PM
244° WSWDusk 5:06 PM

Sunset in Bolton will be at 4:29:15 PM GMT (in 24h 3m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Bolton

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
1:21 AM
Moonset
2:42 PM

Calendar

United Kingdom Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun7:08 AM4:36 PM9h 27m
2 Mon7:10 AM4:34 PM9h 24m
3 Tue7:12 AM4:33 PM9h 20m
4 Wed7:14 AM4:31 PM9h 16m
Wednesday, November 4
9h 16m 22s of daylight·−3m 49s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:37 AM – 5:08 PM
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Time
4:26 PM
Altitude
0.3°
Heading
243° WSW
Light
Golden hour

4:26 PM, Golden hour, altitude 0.3 degrees

5 Thu7:16 AM4:29 PM9h 12m
6 Fri7:18 AM4:27 PM9h 08m
7 Sat7:20 AM4:25 PM9h 05m
8 Sun7:22 AM4:23 PM9h 01m
9 Mon7:24 AM4:22 PM8h 57m
10 Tue7:26 AM4:20 PM8h 54m
11 Wed7:28 AM4:18 PM8h 50m
12 Thu7:30 AM4:17 PM8h 47m
13 Fri7:31 AM4:15 PM8h 43m
14 Sat7:33 AM4:13 PM8h 40m
15 Sun7:35 AM4:12 PM8h 36m
16 Mon7:37 AM4:10 PM8h 33m
17 Tue7:39 AM4:09 PM8h 30m
18 Wed7:41 AM4:08 PM8h 26m
19 Thu7:42 AM4:06 PM8h 23m
20 Fri7:44 AM4:05 PM8h 20m
21 Sat7:46 AM4:04 PM8h 17m
22 Sun7:48 AM4:02 PM8h 14m
23 Mon7:50 AM4:01 PM8h 11m
24 Tue7:51 AM4:00 PM8h 08m
25 Wed7:53 AM3:59 PM8h 06m
26 Thu7:55 AM3:58 PM8h 03m
27 Fri7:56 AM3:57 PM8h 00m
28 Sat7:58 AM3:56 PM7h 58m
29 Sun7:59 AM3:55 PM7h 55m
30 Mon8:01 AM3:54 PM7h 53m

Photos

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Bolton today?
Sunrise in Bolton today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 7:14 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Bolton today?
Sunset today is at 4:31 PM, after 9h 16m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Bolton tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:08 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:30 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Bolton, United Kingdom?
The longest day of 2026 in Bolton is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 17h 03m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Bolton, United Kingdom?
The shortest day of 2026 in Bolton, England is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 7h 27m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Bolton get in summer than in winter?
Bolton gets 9h 36m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (17h 03m against 7h 27m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 17m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Bolton?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Bolton is on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:39 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Bolton?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:43 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Bolton?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, December 13, 2026, with the sun down by 3:49 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Bolton?
The latest sunrise is on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 8:26 AM.
Does Bolton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bolton 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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