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What time is sunrise and sunset in Aberdeen?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:40 AM
104° ESEDawn 7:01 AM

Sunrise in Aberdeen was at 7:40:27 AM GMT+1 (3h 46m ago).

Sunset
6:06 PM
255° WSWDusk 6:45 PM

Sunset in Aberdeen will be at 6:06:51 PM GMT+1 (in 6h 40m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:11 PM

Daylight
10h 26m
Darkness
9h 20m
Solar noon
12:54 PM
Sun altitude
21.9°
Sun direction
157° SSE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:42 AM
105° ESEDawn 7:03 AM

Sunrise in Aberdeen will be at 7:42:37 AM GMT+1 (in 20h 16m).

Sunset
6:04 PM
255° WSWDusk 6:43 PM

Sunset in Aberdeen will be at 6:04:16 PM GMT+1 (in 30h 38m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Aberdeen

Waxing Crescent
22% illuminated
Moonrise
2:17 PM
Moonset
7:08 PM

Calendar

United Kingdom Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:10 AM6:44 PM11h 33m
2 Fri7:12 AM6:41 PM11h 28m
3 Sat7:14 AM6:38 PM11h 23m
4 Sun7:17 AM6:36 PM11h 19m
5 Mon7:19 AM6:33 PM11h 14m
6 Tue7:21 AM6:30 PM11h 09m
7 Wed7:23 AM6:28 PM11h 04m
8 Thu7:25 AM6:25 PM10h 59m
9 Fri7:27 AM6:22 PM10h 55m
10 Sat7:29 AM6:19 PM10h 50m
11 Sun7:31 AM6:17 PM10h 45m
12 Mon7:33 AM6:14 PM10h 40m
13 Tue7:36 AM6:12 PM10h 35m
14 Wed7:38 AM6:09 PM10h 31m
15 Thu7:40 AM6:06 PM10h 26m
Thursday, October 15
10h 26m 24s of daylight·−4m 46s vs. yesterday·twilight 7:01 AM – 6:45 PM
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Time
11:27 AM
Altitude
21.9°
Heading
157° SSE
Light
Daylight

11:27 AM, Daylight, altitude 21.9 degrees

16 Fri7:42 AM6:04 PM10h 21m
17 Sat7:44 AM6:01 PM10h 16m
18 Sun7:46 AM5:59 PM10h 12m
19 Mon7:49 AM5:56 PM10h 07m
20 Tue7:51 AM5:54 PM10h 02m
21 Wed7:53 AM5:51 PM9h 58m
22 Thu7:55 AM5:49 PM9h 53m
23 Fri7:57 AM5:46 PM9h 48m
24 Sat8:00 AM5:44 PM9h 43m
25 Sun7:02 AM4:41 PM9h 39m
26 Mon7:04 AM4:39 PM9h 34m
27 Tue7:06 AM4:36 PM9h 30m
28 Wed7:09 AM4:34 PM9h 25m
29 Thu7:11 AM4:32 PM9h 20m
30 Fri7:13 AM4:29 PM9h 16m
31 Sat7:15 AM4:27 PM9h 11m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Aberdeen from Flickr.

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Aberdeen today?
Sunrise in Aberdeen today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 7:40 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Aberdeen today?
Sunset today is at 6:06 PM, after 10h 26m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Aberdeen tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:45 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:14 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Aberdeen, United Kingdom?
The longest day of 2026 in Aberdeen is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 17h 55m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Aberdeen, United Kingdom?
The shortest day of 2026 in Aberdeen, Scotland is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 6h 40m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Aberdeen get in summer than in winter?
Aberdeen gets 11h 15m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (17h 55m against 6h 40m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 20m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Aberdeen?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Aberdeen is on Thursday, June 18, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:12 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Aberdeen?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:08 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Aberdeen?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, with the sun down by 3:25 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Aberdeen?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 8:48 AM.
Does Aberdeen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Aberdeen 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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