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What time is sunrise and sunset in Forfar?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:24 AM
117° ESEDawn 6:44 AM

Sunrise in Forfar was at 7:24:53 AM GMT (3h 8m ago).

Sunset
4:24 PM
243° WSWDusk 5:05 PM

Sunset in Forfar will be at 4:24:35 PM GMT (in 5h 52m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 3:24 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Forfar
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:59 – 8:24 AM3:24 – 4:49 PM
Blue hour6:44 – 6:59 AM4:49 – 5:05 PM
Daylight
8h 59m
−4m 20s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 44m
Solar noon
11:55 AM
Sun altitude
15.9°
Sun direction
159° SSE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:27 AM
118° ESEDawn 6:46 AM

Sunrise in Forfar will be at 7:27:03 AM GMT (in 20h 55m).

Sunset
4:22 PM
242° WSWDusk 5:03 PM

Sunset in Forfar will be at 4:22:27 PM GMT (in 29h 50m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Forfar

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
1:18 AM
Moonset
2:46 PM

Calendar

United Kingdom Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun7:18 AM4:31 PM9h 12m
2 Mon7:20 AM4:28 PM9h 08m
3 Tue7:22 AM4:26 PM9h 04m
4 Wed7:24 AM4:24 PM8h 59m
Wednesday, November 4
8h 59m 41s of daylight·−4m 20s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:44 AM – 5:05 PM
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Time
10:32 AM
Altitude
15.9°
Heading
159° SSE
Light
Daylight

10:32 AM, Daylight, altitude 15.9 degrees

5 Thu7:27 AM4:22 PM8h 55m
6 Fri7:29 AM4:20 PM8h 51m
7 Sat7:31 AM4:18 PM8h 46m
8 Sun7:33 AM4:16 PM8h 42m
9 Mon7:35 AM4:14 PM8h 38m
10 Tue7:37 AM4:12 PM8h 34m
11 Wed7:40 AM4:10 PM8h 30m
12 Thu7:42 AM4:08 PM8h 26m
13 Fri7:44 AM4:06 PM8h 22m
14 Sat7:46 AM4:04 PM8h 18m
15 Sun7:48 AM4:03 PM8h 14m
16 Mon7:50 AM4:01 PM8h 10m
17 Tue7:52 AM3:59 PM8h 06m
18 Wed7:54 AM3:58 PM8h 03m
19 Thu7:56 AM3:56 PM7h 59m
20 Fri7:58 AM3:54 PM7h 55m
21 Sat8:00 AM3:53 PM7h 52m
22 Sun8:02 AM3:51 PM7h 49m
23 Mon8:04 AM3:50 PM7h 45m
24 Tue8:06 AM3:49 PM7h 42m
25 Wed8:08 AM3:47 PM7h 39m
26 Thu8:10 AM3:46 PM7h 35m
27 Fri8:12 AM3:45 PM7h 32m
28 Sat8:14 AM3:44 PM7h 29m
29 Sun8:16 AM3:43 PM7h 27m
30 Mon8:17 AM3:42 PM7h 24m

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Forfar today?
Sunrise in Forfar today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 7:24 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Forfar today?
Sunset today is at 4:24 PM, after 8h 59m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Forfar tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:05 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:34 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Forfar, United Kingdom?
The longest day of 2026 in Forfar is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 17h 53m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Forfar, United Kingdom?
The shortest day of 2026 in Forfar, Scotland is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 6h 53m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Forfar get in summer than in winter?
Forfar gets 11h 00m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (17h 53m against 6h 53m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 19m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Forfar?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Forfar is on Thursday, June 18, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:16 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Forfar?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:10 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Forfar?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 14, 2026, with the sun down by 3:34 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Forfar?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 8:44 AM.
Does Forfar observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Forfar 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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