Today in Portsmouth, England, the sun rises at 5:00 AM and sets at 9:19 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 18m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Portsmouth is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Portsmouth
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Portsmouth runs from N/A to 5:52 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:27 PM and lasts until 9:19 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Portsmouth experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 18m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Portsmouth falls exactly at 1:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 61.74 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Portsmouth in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Portsmouth?
At Portsmouth's latitude of 50.800031°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 355.35° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Portsmouth are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 50.800031, -1.0906023. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Portsmouth (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 Portsmouth versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:00 AM | 9:19 PM | 16h 18m |
| 2025 | 5:01 AM | 9:19 PM | 16h 18m |
| 2021 | 5:01 AM | 9:19 PM | 16h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Portsmouth today?
In Portsmouth, the sun rises at exactly 5:00 AM and sets at 9:19 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Portsmouth today?
Today, morning golden hour in Portsmouth runs from N/A to 5:52 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:27 PM and lasts until 9:15 PM.
Why does sunrise in Portsmouth shift every day?
At Portsmouth's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 355.35° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Portsmouth at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:10 PM when the sun reaches 61.74. This produces very high UV, typical of Portsmouth in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Portsmouth 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 5:01 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:01 AM.