Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Manchester get today?

Accepted Answer

Manchester currently gets approximately 16 hours and 55 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	2:20:28 AM
Civil Dawn	3:50:28 AM
Sunrise	4:42:21 AM
Golden Hour End	5:39:50 AM
Solar Noon	1:09:46 PM
Golden Hour Start	8:39:42 PM
Sunset	9:37:11 PM
Civil Dusk	10:29:04 PM
Nautical Dusk	11:59:04 PM
Astronomical Dusk	12:59:59 AM
Day Length	16h 55m

Moonrise	1:49:28 AM
Moonset	4:04:59 PM
Moon Phase	🌘 Waning Crescent
Illumination	27%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Jun 1, Mon	4:48 AM	9:28 PM	16h 40m	11:24 PM	4:44 AM	🌕
Jun 2, Tue	4:47 AM	9:29 PM	16h 42m	12:03 AM	5:36 AM	🌖
Jun 3, Wed	4:46 AM	9:30 PM	16h 44m	12:32 AM	6:41 AM	🌖
Jun 4, Thu	4:45 AM	9:31 PM	16h 46m	12:52 AM	7:56 AM	🌖
Jun 5, Fri	4:45 AM	9:32 PM	16h 47m	—	9:13 AM	🌖
Jun 6, Sat	4:44 AM	9:33 PM	16h 49m	1:06 AM	10:33 AM	🌗
Jun 7, Sun	4:43 AM	9:34 PM	16h 51m	1:19 AM	11:55 AM	🌗
Jun 8, Mon	4:43 AM	9:35 PM	16h 52m	1:29 AM	1:15 PM	🌗
Jun 9, Tue	4:42 AM	9:36 PM	16h 54m	1:39 AM	2:38 PM	🌗
Jun 10, Wed	4:42 AM	9:37 PM	16h 55m	1:49 AM	4:04 PM	🌘
Jun 11, Thu	4:41 AM	9:37 PM	16h 56m	2:00 AM	5:34 PM	🌘
Jun 12, Fri	4:41 AM	9:38 PM	16h 57m	2:17 AM	7:08 PM	🌘
Jun 13, Sat	4:41 AM	9:39 PM	16h 58m	2:39 AM	8:40 PM	🌘
Jun 14, Sun	4:41 AM	9:40 PM	16h 59m	3:12 AM	10:03 PM	🌑
Jun 15, Mon	4:40 AM	9:40 PM	17h 0m	4:02 AM	11:04 PM	🌑
Jun 16, Tue	4:40 AM	9:41 PM	17h 0m	5:16 AM	11:45 PM	🌑
Jun 17, Wed	4:40 AM	9:41 PM	17h 1m	6:44 AM	12:11 AM	🌒
Jun 18, Thu	4:40 AM	9:42 PM	17h 1m	8:17 AM	12:28 AM	🌒
Jun 19, Fri	4:40 AM	9:42 PM	17h 2m	9:49 AM	12:41 AM	🌒
Jun 20, Sat	4:40 AM	9:42 PM	17h 2m	11:15 AM	12:52 AM	🌓
Jun 21, Sun	4:40 AM	9:42 PM	17h 2m	12:39 PM	—	🌓
Jun 22, Mon	4:41 AM	9:43 PM	17h 2m	1:58 PM	1:01 AM	🌓
Jun 23, Tue	4:41 AM	9:43 PM	17h 2m	3:18 PM	1:09 AM	🌓
Jun 24, Wed	4:41 AM	9:43 PM	17h 2m	4:36 PM	1:18 AM	🌔
Jun 25, Thu	4:42 AM	9:43 PM	17h 1m	5:53 PM	1:30 AM	🌔
Jun 26, Fri	4:42 AM	9:43 PM	17h 1m	7:09 PM	1:47 AM	🌔
Jun 27, Sat	4:43 AM	9:43 PM	17h 0m	8:19 PM	2:09 AM	🌔
Jun 28, Sun	4:43 AM	9:43 PM	16h 59m	9:18 PM	2:42 AM	🌕
Jun 29, Mon	4:44 AM	9:42 PM	16h 59m	10:02 PM	3:28 AM	🌕
Jun 30, Tue	4:44 AM	9:42 PM	16h 58m	10:35 PM	4:28 AM	🌕

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