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What time is sunrise and sunset in Chester?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:36 AM
103° ESEDawn 7:01 AM

Sunrise in Chester was at 7:36:59 AM GMT+1 (9h 4m ago).

Sunset
6:16 PM
257° WSWDusk 6:51 PM

Sunset in Chester will be at 6:16:48 PM GMT+1 (in 1h 36m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:27 PM

Daylight
10h 39m
Darkness
9h 31m
Solar noon
12:57 PM
Sun altitude
12.2°
Sun direction
237° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:38 AM
104° ESEDawn 7:03 AM

Sunrise in Chester will be at 7:38:48 AM GMT+1 (in 14h 58m).

Sunset
6:14 PM
256° WSWDusk 6:49 PM

Sunset in Chester will be at 6:14:33 PM GMT+1 (in 25h 33m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Chester

Waxing Crescent
22% illuminated
Moonrise
1:39 PM
Moonset
7:53 PM

Calendar

United Kingdom Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:11 AM6:49 PM11h 37m
2 Fri7:13 AM6:47 PM11h 33m
3 Sat7:15 AM6:44 PM11h 29m
4 Sun7:17 AM6:42 PM11h 25m
5 Mon7:19 AM6:39 PM11h 20m
6 Tue7:20 AM6:37 PM11h 16m
7 Wed7:22 AM6:35 PM11h 12m
8 Thu7:24 AM6:32 PM11h 08m
9 Fri7:26 AM6:30 PM11h 04m
10 Sat7:27 AM6:28 PM11h 00m
11 Sun7:29 AM6:25 PM10h 56m
12 Mon7:31 AM6:23 PM10h 52m
13 Tue7:33 AM6:21 PM10h 48m
14 Wed7:35 AM6:19 PM10h 43m
15 Thu7:36 AM6:16 PM10h 39m
Thursday, October 15
10h 39m 49s of daylight·−4m 5s vs. yesterday·twilight 7:01 AM – 6:51 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a7:36 AM12:57 PM6:16 PMhorizon
Time
4:41 PM
Altitude
12.3°
Heading
237° WSW
Light
Daylight

4:41 PM, Daylight, altitude 12.3 degrees

16 Fri7:38 AM6:14 PM10h 35m
17 Sat7:40 AM6:12 PM10h 31m
18 Sun7:42 AM6:10 PM10h 27m
19 Mon7:44 AM6:07 PM10h 23m
20 Tue7:46 AM6:05 PM10h 19m
21 Wed7:48 AM6:03 PM10h 15m
22 Thu7:49 AM6:01 PM10h 11m
23 Fri7:51 AM5:59 PM10h 07m
24 Sat7:53 AM5:57 PM10h 03m
25 Sun6:55 AM4:55 PM9h 59m
26 Mon6:57 AM4:52 PM9h 55m
27 Tue6:59 AM4:50 PM9h 51m
28 Wed7:01 AM4:48 PM9h 47m
29 Thu7:02 AM4:46 PM9h 43m
30 Fri7:04 AM4:44 PM9h 40m
31 Sat7:06 AM4:42 PM9h 36m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Chester from Flickr.

More on Flickr
Flickr photo: Chester
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Flickr photo: Chester HQ building at sunset
Chester HQ building at sunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset on the Chester Meadows
Sunset on the Chester MeadowsView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset in Chester
Sunset in ChesterView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Orange sky at the game
Orange sky at the gameView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunny Chester on a frosty morning
Sunny Chester on a frosty morningView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Chester Bandstand
Chester BandstandView on Flickr
Flickr photo: MrUlster 20231201 - Wales - PXL_20231201_154709523
MrUlster 20231201 - Wales - PXL_20231201_154709523View on Flickr
Flickr photo: MrUlster 20231201 - Wales - PXL_20231201_153811488
MrUlster 20231201 - Wales - PXL_20231201_153811488View on Flickr
Flickr photo: MrUlster 20231201 - Wales - PXL_20231201_153024902
MrUlster 20231201 - Wales - PXL_20231201_153024902View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Deva Terrace
Deva TerraceView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset on the Canal
Sunset on the CanalView on Flickr

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Chester today?
Sunrise in Chester today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 7:36 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Chester today?
Sunset today is at 6:16 PM, after 10h 39m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Chester tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:51 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:12 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Chester, United Kingdom?
The longest day of 2026 in Chester is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 16h 58m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Chester, United Kingdom?
The shortest day of 2026 in Chester, England is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 7h 31m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Chester get in summer than in winter?
Chester gets 9h 26m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (16h 58m against 7h 31m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 17m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Chester?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Chester is on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:43 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Chester?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:42 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Chester?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, December 13, 2026, with the sun down by 3:53 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Chester?
The latest sunrise is on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 8:26 AM.
Does Chester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chester 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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