Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Manchester get today?

Accepted Answer

Manchester currently gets approximately 16 hours and 11 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 53.5° latitude, Manchester sees moderate variation, with summer days noticeably longer than winter days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Manchester change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 53.5° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Manchester vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 53.5°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At mid-latitudes, you can expect sunset to vary by 2–3 hours across the seasons.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Manchester at 53.5° latitude experiences moderate seasonal day length variation. Summer days are noticeably longer than winter days, with daylight typically ranging from about 8 to 16 hours depending on the time of year. The rate of change is fastest around the equinoxes (March and September), when day length changes by several minutes each day. Around the solstices, the rate of change slows as day length approaches its maximum or minimum. This makes spring and autumn the seasons with the most noticeable daily changes in sunrise and sunset times.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Manchester is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At mid-latitudes, civil twilight typically lasts about 25–35 minutes. The exact duration for Manchester is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Manchester.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Manchester?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Manchester occurs around the summer solstice. For Manchester in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is around June 20–21. On this date, Manchester experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 53.5° latitude, the longest day is typically 14–16 hours of daylight. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when Manchester transitions to daylight saving time, clock-based sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour. However, the actual amount of daylight doesn't change — DST simply moves an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. This means sunrise appears one hour "later" on the clock during DST, and sunset appears one hour "later" as well. The transition typically causes a noticeable jump in the sunrise/sunset table around the spring and fall changeover dates. Check our DST change calendar for exact transition dates in Manchester.

Astronomical Dawn	1:00:00 AM
Nautical Dawn	3:16:25 AM
Civil Dawn	4:24:46 AM
Sunrise	5:11:09 AM
Golden Hour End	6:04:59 AM
Solar Noon	1:16:34 PM
Golden Hour Start	8:28:08 PM
Sunset	9:21:59 PM
Civil Dusk	10:08:22 PM
Nautical Dusk	11:16:43 PM
Astronomical Dusk	12:59:59 AM
Day Length	16h 11m

Moonrise	4:54:20 PM
Moonset	12:12:34 AM
Moon Phase	🌓 First Quarter
Illumination	69%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Jul 1, Wed	4:45 AM	9:42 PM	16h 57m	10:56 PM	5:39 AM	🌕
Jul 2, Thu	4:46 AM	9:41 PM	16h 56m	11:13 PM	6:57 AM	🌖
Jul 3, Fri	4:47 AM	9:41 PM	16h 54m	11:26 PM	8:16 AM	🌖
Jul 4, Sat	4:47 AM	9:40 PM	16h 53m	11:37 PM	9:35 AM	🌖
Jul 5, Sun	4:48 AM	9:40 PM	16h 52m	11:46 PM	10:56 AM	🌖
Jul 6, Mon	4:49 AM	9:39 PM	16h 50m	11:56 PM	12:17 PM	🌗
Jul 7, Tue	4:50 AM	9:39 PM	16h 48m	12:07 AM	1:41 PM	🌗
Jul 8, Wed	4:51 AM	9:38 PM	16h 47m	12:21 AM	3:09 PM	🌗
Jul 9, Thu	4:52 AM	9:37 PM	16h 45m	12:41 AM	4:41 PM	🌘
Jul 10, Fri	4:53 AM	9:36 PM	16h 43m	—	6:14 PM	🌘
Jul 11, Sat	4:55 AM	9:36 PM	16h 41m	1:08 AM	7:41 PM	🌘
Jul 12, Sun	4:56 AM	9:35 PM	16h 39m	1:51 AM	8:52 PM	🌘
Jul 13, Mon	4:57 AM	9:34 PM	16h 37m	2:55 AM	9:41 PM	🌑
Jul 14, Tue	4:58 AM	9:33 PM	16h 35m	4:19 AM	10:12 PM	🌑
Jul 15, Wed	4:59 AM	9:32 PM	16h 32m	5:51 AM	10:33 PM	🌑
Jul 16, Thu	5:01 AM	9:30 PM	16h 30m	7:25 AM	10:48 PM	🌒
Jul 17, Fri	5:02 AM	9:29 PM	16h 27m	8:53 AM	10:59 PM	🌒
Jul 18, Sat	5:03 AM	9:28 PM	16h 25m	10:18 AM	11:08 PM	🌒
Jul 19, Sun	5:05 AM	9:27 PM	16h 22m	11:40 AM	11:17 PM	🌒
Jul 20, Mon	5:06 AM	9:26 PM	16h 19m	12:59 PM	11:26 PM	🌓
Jul 21, Tue	5:08 AM	9:24 PM	16h 17m	2:19 PM	11:38 PM	🌓
Jul 22, Wed	5:09 AM	9:23 PM	16h 14m	3:38 PM	11:53 PM	🌓
Jul 23, Thu	5:11 AM	9:21 PM	16h 11m	4:54 PM	12:12 AM	🌓
Jul 24, Fri	5:12 AM	9:20 PM	16h 8m	6:06 PM	12:41 AM	🌔
Jul 25, Sat	5:14 AM	9:19 PM	16h 5m	7:09 PM	—	🌔
Jul 26, Sun	5:15 AM	9:17 PM	16h 2m	7:59 PM	1:22 AM	🌔
Jul 27, Mon	5:17 AM	9:15 PM	15h 59m	8:36 PM	2:17 AM	🌔
Jul 28, Tue	5:18 AM	9:14 PM	15h 55m	9:00 PM	3:25 AM	🌕
Jul 29, Wed	5:20 AM	9:12 PM	15h 52m	9:19 PM	4:40 AM	🌕
Jul 30, Thu	5:22 AM	9:11 PM	15h 49m	9:33 PM	5:59 AM	🌕
Jul 31, Fri	5:23 AM	9:09 PM	15h 46m	9:44 PM	7:17 AM	🌕

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