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What time is sunrise and sunset in Manchester?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:34 AM
103° ESEDawn 6:59 AM

Sunrise in Manchester was at 7:34:23 AM GMT+1 (4h 3m ago).

Sunset
6:14 PM
257° WSWDusk 6:49 PM

Sunset in Manchester will be at 6:14:16 PM GMT+1 (in 6h 37m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:24 PM

Daylight
10h 39m
Darkness
9h 30m
Solar noon
12:54 PM
Sun altitude
25.9°
Sun direction
159° SSE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:36 AM
104° ESEDawn 7:00 AM

Sunrise in Manchester will be at 7:36:13 AM GMT+1 (in 19h 59m).

Sunset
6:12 PM
256° WSWDusk 6:47 PM

Sunset in Manchester will be at 6:12:00 PM GMT+1 (in 30h 35m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Manchester

Waxing Crescent
22% illuminated
Moonrise
1:39 PM
Moonset
7:48 PM

Calendar

United Kingdom Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:09 AM6:47 PM11h 38m
2 Fri7:10 AM6:44 PM11h 33m
3 Sat7:12 AM6:42 PM11h 29m
4 Sun7:14 AM6:40 PM11h 25m
5 Mon7:16 AM6:37 PM11h 21m
6 Tue7:18 AM6:35 PM11h 17m
7 Wed7:19 AM6:32 PM11h 13m
8 Thu7:21 AM6:30 PM11h 08m
9 Fri7:23 AM6:28 PM11h 04m
10 Sat7:25 AM6:25 PM11h 00m
11 Sun7:27 AM6:23 PM10h 56m
12 Mon7:28 AM6:21 PM10h 52m
13 Tue7:30 AM6:18 PM10h 48m
14 Wed7:32 AM6:16 PM10h 44m
15 Thu7:34 AM6:14 PM10h 39m
Thursday, October 15
10h 39m 52s of daylight·−4m 8s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:59 AM – 6:49 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a7:34 AM12:54 PM6:14 PMhorizon
Time
11:37 AM
Altitude
25.9°
Heading
159° SSE
Light
Daylight

11:37 AM, Daylight, altitude 25.9 degrees

16 Fri7:36 AM6:12 PM10h 35m
17 Sat7:38 AM6:09 PM10h 31m
18 Sun7:39 AM6:07 PM10h 27m
19 Mon7:41 AM6:05 PM10h 23m
20 Tue7:43 AM6:03 PM10h 19m
21 Wed7:45 AM6:00 PM10h 15m
22 Thu7:47 AM5:58 PM10h 11m
23 Fri7:49 AM5:56 PM10h 07m
24 Sat7:51 AM5:54 PM10h 03m
25 Sun6:53 AM4:52 PM9h 59m
26 Mon6:54 AM4:50 PM9h 55m
27 Tue6:56 AM4:48 PM9h 51m
28 Wed6:58 AM4:46 PM9h 47m
29 Thu7:00 AM4:44 PM9h 43m
30 Fri7:02 AM4:42 PM9h 39m
31 Sat7:04 AM4:40 PM9h 35m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Manchester from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: 24.12.20 Sunrise at home 1
24.12.20 Sunrise at home 1View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Salford Quays Sunrise
Salford Quays SunriseView on Flickr
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Manchester SkylineView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Manchester Sunrise
Manchester SunriseView on Flickr
Flickr photo: London details at sunrise
London details at sunriseView on Flickr
Flickr photo: London details at sunrise
London details at sunriseView on Flickr
Flickr photo: [19:39] ..push-back onto taxiway 'Juliet Fox'.
[19:39] ..push-back onto taxiway 'Juliet Fox'.View on Flickr
Flickr photo: [19:26] ..'LM7J' (LM0028) MAN-ABZ on stand 43.
[19:26] ..'LM7J' (LM0028) MAN-ABZ on stand 43.View on Flickr
Flickr photo: [08:10] ..arriving at EGCC: stand 42.
[08:10] ..arriving at EGCC: stand 42.View on Flickr
Flickr photo: misty walk in chorlton ees
misty walk in chorlton eesView on Flickr
Flickr photo: manchester victoria plat. 5 5:42am
manchester victoria plat. 5 5:42amView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Canal and bridge in Salford at dusk
Canal and bridge in Salford at duskView on Flickr

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Manchester today?
Sunrise in Manchester today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 7:34 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Manchester today?
Sunset today is at 6:14 PM, after 10h 39m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Manchester tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:49 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:10 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Manchester, United Kingdom?
The longest day of 2026 in Manchester is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 17h 01m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Manchester, United Kingdom?
The shortest day of 2026 in Manchester, England is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 7h 29m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Manchester get in summer than in winter?
Manchester gets 9h 32m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (17h 01m against 7h 29m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 17m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Manchester?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Manchester is on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:39 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Manchester?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:41 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Manchester?
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 Manchester?
The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 8:24 AM.
Does Manchester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Manchester 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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