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What time is sunrise and sunset in Kirkcaldy?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:39 AM
121° ESEDawn 6:57 AM

Sunrise in Kirkcaldy will be at 7:39:19 AM GMT (in 6h 26m).

Sunset
4:13 PM
239° WSWDusk 4:54 PM

Sunset in Kirkcaldy will be at 4:13:18 PM GMT (in 15h).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:28 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in Kirkcaldy
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour7:13 – 8:41 AM3:11 – 4:39 PM
Blue hour6:57 – 7:13 AM4:39 – 4:54 PM
Daylight
8h 33m
−3m 59s vs. yesterday
Darkness
11h 08m
Solar noon
11:56 AM
Sun altitude
48.2° below
Sun direction
28° NNE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:41 AM
121° ESEDawn 6:59 AM

Sunrise in Kirkcaldy will be at 7:41:25 AM GMT (in 30h 28m).

Sunset
4:11 PM
239° WSWDusk 4:53 PM

Sunset in Kirkcaldy will be at 4:11:27 PM GMT (in 38h 58m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Kirkcaldy

Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Moonrise
10:55 AM
Moonset
4:23 PM

Calendar

United Kingdom Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun7:18 AM4:33 PM9h 15m
2 Mon7:20 AM4:31 PM9h 11m
3 Tue7:22 AM4:29 PM9h 06m
4 Wed7:24 AM4:27 PM9h 02m
5 Thu7:26 AM4:25 PM8h 58m
6 Fri7:28 AM4:23 PM8h 54m
7 Sat7:30 AM4:21 PM8h 50m
8 Sun7:32 AM4:19 PM8h 46m
9 Mon7:35 AM4:17 PM8h 41m
10 Tue7:37 AM4:15 PM8h 37m
11 Wed7:39 AM4:13 PM8h 33m
Wednesday, November 11
8h 33m 58s of daylight·−3m 59s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:57 AM – 4:54 PM
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Time
1:13 AM
Altitude
-48.2°
Heading
28° NNE
Light
Night

1:13 AM, Night, altitude -48.2 degrees

12 Thu7:41 AM4:11 PM8h 30m
13 Fri7:43 AM4:09 PM8h 26m
14 Sat7:45 AM4:07 PM8h 22m
15 Sun7:47 AM4:06 PM8h 18m
16 Mon7:49 AM4:04 PM8h 14m
17 Tue7:51 AM4:02 PM8h 11m
18 Wed7:53 AM4:01 PM8h 07m
19 Thu7:55 AM3:59 PM8h 03m
20 Fri7:57 AM3:58 PM8h 00m
21 Sat7:59 AM3:56 PM7h 56m
22 Sun8:01 AM3:55 PM7h 53m
23 Mon8:03 AM3:53 PM7h 50m
24 Tue8:05 AM3:52 PM7h 47m
25 Wed8:07 AM3:51 PM7h 44m
26 Thu8:09 AM3:50 PM7h 40m
27 Fri8:11 AM3:49 PM7h 37m
28 Sat8:12 AM3:47 PM7h 35m
29 Sun8:14 AM3:46 PM7h 32m
30 Mon8:16 AM3:45 PM7h 29m

Photos

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Kirkcaldy today?
Sunrise in Kirkcaldy today (Wednesday, November 11, 2026) is at 7:39 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Kirkcaldy today?
Sunset today is at 4:13 PM, after 8h 33m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Kirkcaldy tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 4:54 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:23 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom?
The longest day of 2026 in Kirkcaldy is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 17h 44m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom?
The shortest day of 2026 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 6h 59m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Kirkcaldy get in summer than in winter?
Kirkcaldy gets 10h 44m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (17h 44m against 6h 59m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 19m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Kirkcaldy?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Kirkcaldy is on Thursday, June 18, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:22 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Kirkcaldy?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:06 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Kirkcaldy?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 14, 2026, with the sun down by 3:39 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Kirkcaldy?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 8:42 AM.
Does Kirkcaldy observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kirkcaldy 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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