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What time is sunrise and sunset in Herne Bay?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:19 AM
103° ESEDawn 6:46 AM

Sunrise in Herne Bay was at 7:19:56 AM GMT+1 (3h 10m ago).

Sunset
6:01 PM
257° WSWDusk 6:34 PM

Sunset in Herne Bay will be at 6:01:19 PM GMT+1 (in 7h 31m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:14 PM

Daylight
10h 41m
Darkness
9h 38m
Solar noon
12:41 PM
Sun altitude
23.4°
Sun direction
144° SE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:21 AM
104° ESEDawn 6:47 AM

Sunrise in Herne Bay will be at 7:21:38 AM GMT+1 (in 20h 52m).

Sunset
5:59 PM
256° WSWDusk 6:32 PM

Sunset in Herne Bay will be at 5:59:13 PM GMT+1 (in 31h 29m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Herne Bay

Waxing Crescent
30% illuminated
Moonrise
2:01 PM
Moonset
8:45 PM

Calendar

United Kingdom Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:55 AM6:34 PM11h 39m
2 Fri6:56 AM6:32 PM11h 35m
3 Sat6:58 AM6:29 PM11h 31m
4 Sun6:59 AM6:27 PM11h 27m
5 Mon7:01 AM6:25 PM11h 23m
6 Tue7:03 AM6:23 PM11h 19m
7 Wed7:04 AM6:20 PM11h 15m
8 Thu7:06 AM6:18 PM11h 12m
9 Fri7:08 AM6:16 PM11h 08m
10 Sat7:09 AM6:14 PM11h 04m
11 Sun7:11 AM6:12 PM11h 00m
12 Mon7:13 AM6:09 PM10h 56m
13 Tue7:14 AM6:07 PM10h 52m
14 Wed7:16 AM6:05 PM10h 49m
15 Thu7:18 AM6:03 PM10h 45m
16 Fri7:19 AM6:01 PM10h 41m
Friday, October 16
10h 41m 23s of daylight·−3m 48s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:46 AM – 6:34 PM
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Time
10:30 AM
Altitude
23.4°
Heading
144° SE
Light
Daylight

10:30 AM, Daylight, altitude 23.4 degrees

17 Sat7:21 AM5:59 PM10h 37m
18 Sun7:23 AM5:57 PM10h 33m
19 Mon7:25 AM5:55 PM10h 30m
20 Tue7:26 AM5:53 PM10h 26m
21 Wed7:28 AM5:50 PM10h 22m
22 Thu7:30 AM5:48 PM10h 18m
23 Fri7:31 AM5:46 PM10h 15m
24 Sat7:33 AM5:44 PM10h 11m
25 Sun6:35 AM4:42 PM10h 07m
26 Mon6:37 AM4:41 PM10h 03m
27 Tue6:38 AM4:39 PM10h 00m
28 Wed6:40 AM4:37 PM9h 56m
29 Thu6:42 AM4:35 PM9h 52m
30 Fri6:44 AM4:33 PM9h 49m
31 Sat6:45 AM4:31 PM9h 45m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Herne Bay from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Herne Bay, United Kingdom

What time does the sun rise in Herne Bay today?
Sunrise in Herne Bay today (Friday, October 16, 2026) is at 7:19 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Herne Bay today?
Sunset today is at 6:01 PM, after 10h 41m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Herne Bay tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:34 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:51 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Herne Bay, United Kingdom?
The longest day of 2026 in Herne Bay is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 16h 37m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Herne Bay, United Kingdom?
The shortest day of 2026 in Herne Bay, England is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 7h 51m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Herne Bay get in summer than in winter?
Herne Bay gets 8h 45m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (16h 37m against 7h 51m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 16m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Herne Bay?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Herne Bay is on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:38 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Herne Bay?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:16 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Herne Bay?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, with the sun down by 3:46 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Herne Bay?
The latest sunrise is on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM.
Does Herne Bay observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Herne Bay 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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