Winter Solstice in London
United Kingdom — December 21, 2026
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London
22:25:59
Europe/London
GMT / UTC
21:25:59
Etc/UTC
Mecca
00:25:59
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
London Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Population
- 8,961,989
- Coordinates
- 51.5085, -0.1257
Sun Times Today in London
Sunrise
06:09
Solar Noon
13:01
Sunset
19:52
Golden Hour
19:07
Daylight
13h 42m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in London
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:03 |
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Dhuhr | 13:01 |
| Asr | 16:46 |
| Maghrib | 19:52 |
| Isha | 21:50 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
12.0°C
Low
8.1°C
Condition
Drizzle
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in London?
- Winter Solstice in London falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is London in?
- London is in the Europe/London timezone.