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What time is sunrise and sunset in West Sussex?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:25 AM
103° ESEDawn 6:51 AM

Sunrise in West Sussex will be at 7:25:20 AM GMT+1 (in 3h 23m).

Sunset
6:08 PM
257° WSWDusk 6:41 PM

Sunset in West Sussex will be at 6:08:17 PM GMT+1 (in 14h 6m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:35 AM

Daylight
10h 42m
Darkness
9h 39m
Solar noon
12:47 PM
Sun altitude
31.5° below
Sun direction
61° ENE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:27 AM
104° ESEDawn 6:53 AM

Sunrise in West Sussex will be at 7:27:01 AM GMT+1 (in 27h 25m).

Sunset
6:06 PM
256° WSWDusk 6:39 PM

Sunset in West Sussex will be at 6:06:12 PM GMT+1 (in 38h 4m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in West Sussex

Waxing Crescent
30% illuminated
Moonrise
2:04 PM
Moonset
8:54 PM

Calendar

United Kingdom Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:00 AM6:40 PM11h 39m
2 Fri7:02 AM6:38 PM11h 36m
3 Sat7:04 AM6:36 PM11h 32m
4 Sun7:05 AM6:34 PM11h 28m
5 Mon7:07 AM6:31 PM11h 24m
6 Tue7:08 AM6:29 PM11h 20m
7 Wed7:10 AM6:27 PM11h 17m
8 Thu7:12 AM6:25 PM11h 13m
9 Fri7:13 AM6:23 PM11h 09m
10 Sat7:15 AM6:21 PM11h 05m
11 Sun7:17 AM6:18 PM11h 01m
12 Mon7:18 AM6:16 PM10h 58m
13 Tue7:20 AM6:14 PM10h 54m
14 Wed7:22 AM6:12 PM10h 50m
15 Thu7:23 AM6:10 PM10h 46m
16 Fri7:25 AM6:08 PM10h 42m
Friday, October 16
10h 42m 56s of daylight·−3m 45s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:51 AM – 6:41 PM
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Time
4:02 AM
Altitude
-31.5°
Heading
61° ENE
Light
Night

4:02 AM, Night, altitude -31.5 degrees

17 Sat7:27 AM6:06 PM10h 39m
18 Sun7:28 AM6:04 PM10h 35m
19 Mon7:30 AM6:02 PM10h 31m
20 Tue7:32 AM6:00 PM10h 28m
21 Wed7:33 AM5:58 PM10h 24m
22 Thu7:35 AM5:56 PM10h 20m
23 Fri7:37 AM5:54 PM10h 16m
24 Sat7:38 AM5:52 PM10h 13m
25 Sun6:40 AM4:50 PM10h 09m
26 Mon6:42 AM4:48 PM10h 06m
27 Tue6:43 AM4:46 PM10h 02m
28 Wed6:45 AM4:44 PM9h 58m
29 Thu6:47 AM4:42 PM9h 55m
30 Fri6:49 AM4:40 PM9h 51m
31 Sat6:50 AM4:39 PM9h 48m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of West Sussex from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in West Sussex, United Kingdom

What time does the sun rise in West Sussex today?
Sunrise in West Sussex today (Friday, October 16, 2026) is at 7:25 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in West Sussex today?
Sunset today is at 6:08 PM, after 10h 42m of daylight.
When does it get dark in West Sussex tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:41 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:57 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in West Sussex, United Kingdom?
The longest day of 2026 in West Sussex is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 16h 32m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in West Sussex, United Kingdom?
The shortest day of 2026 in West Sussex, England is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 7h 54m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does West Sussex get in summer than in winter?
West Sussex gets 8h 38m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (16h 32m against 7h 54m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 16m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in West Sussex?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in West Sussex is on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:46 AM.
When is the latest sunset in West Sussex?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:20 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in West Sussex?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, with the sun down by 3:54 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in West Sussex?
The latest sunrise is on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 8:04 AM.
Does West Sussex observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Sussex 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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