Today in Manchester, England, the sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 8:25 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 23m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Manchester is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Manchester
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Manchester runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:37 PM and lasts until 8:25 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Manchester experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 23m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Manchester falls exactly at 1:13 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 48.32 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Manchester in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Manchester?
At Manchester's latitude of 53.4424618°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 355.50° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Manchester are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 53.4424618, -2.2324547. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Manchester (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Manchester versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:01 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 23m |
| 2025 | 6:02 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 22m |
| 2021 | 6:02 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 22m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Manchester today?
In Manchester, the sun rises at exactly 6:01 AM and sets at 8:25 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 23m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Manchester today?
Today, morning golden hour in Manchester runs from N/A to 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:37 PM and lasts until 8:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Manchester shift every day?
At Manchester's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 355.50° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Manchester at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:13 PM when the sun reaches 48.32. This produces very high UV, typical of Manchester in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Manchester changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:02 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:02 AM.