Watford Sunrise & Sunset
Hertfordshire — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Watford Astronomy Outlook
Today in Watford, sunrise occurs at 04:46 with sunset expected at 21:14, delivering 16 hours and 28 minutes of daylight.
The coming 14 days see the daylight pattern for Watford characterised by a gradual day-to-day shift in day length. Twilight can begin well before sunrise and linger after sunset, especially on clearer days.
Today’s Astronomy
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14-Day Sunrise & Sunset
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour (AM) | Golden hour (PM) | Blue hour (AM) | Blue hour (PM) | Moonrise | Moonset | Moon Phase | Illumination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4 Jun | 04:46 | 21:14 | 04:20–05:41 | 20:18–21:39 | 04:01–04:20 | 21:39–21:58 | 00:14 | 07:52 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:46 AM | 09:13 PM | 04:19–05:40 | 20:19–21:40 | 04:00–04:19 | 21:40–21:59 | 12:45 AM | 09:28 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:45 AM | 09:14 PM | 04:18–05:40 | 20:20–21:41 | 04:00–04:18 | 21:41–22:00 | 01:01 AM | 10:40 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:45 AM | 09:15 PM | 04:18–05:39 | 20:21–21:42 | 03:59–04:18 | 21:42–22:01 | 01:13 AM | 11:52 AM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:44 AM | 09:16 PM | 04:17–05:39 | 20:22–21:43 | 03:58–04:17 | 21:43–22:02 | 01:24 AM | 01:04 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:44 AM | 09:17 PM | 04:17–05:38 | 20:22–21:44 | 03:57–04:17 | 21:44–22:03 | 01:34 AM | 02:17 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:44 AM | 09:18 PM | 04:16–05:38 | 20:23–21:45 | 03:57–04:16 | 21:45–22:04 | 01:45 AM | 03:33 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:18 PM | 04:16–05:38 | 20:24–21:46 | 03:56–04:16 | 21:46–22:05 | 01:58 AM | 04:54 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:19 PM | 04:15–05:37 | 20:24–21:47 | 03:56–04:15 | 21:47–22:06 | 02:14 AM | 06:20 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:20 PM | 04:15–05:37 | 20:25–21:47 | 03:55–04:15 | 21:47–22:07 | 02:36 AM | 07:48 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:20 PM | 04:15–05:37 | 20:26–21:48 | 03:55–04:15 | 21:48–22:08 | 03:09 AM | 09:11 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:21 PM | 04:14–05:37 | 20:26–21:49 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:49–22:08 | 03:58 AM | 10:19 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:21 PM | 04:14–05:37 | 20:27–21:49 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:49–22:09 | 05:08 AM | 11:08 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:22 PM | 04:14–05:37 | 20:27–21:50 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:50–22:10 | 06:34 AM | 11:40 PM | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
Forecast context and reference links
To plan confidently, separate what is likely from what is uncertain. Use the supporting guides to understand why the outlook is behaving the way it is for Watford.
- England Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
- UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
- England for location browsing and regional navigation.
How to interpret confidence
For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.
Background guides
- UK Weather Patterns
- UK Seasonal Weather
- UK Weather Hazards
- UK Weather Safety
- UK Jet Stream
- UK Microclimates
Glossary support
Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Solar Radiation, Cloud, Visibility, Mist, and Fog.
FAQ
What time are sunrise and sunset in Watford today?
Watford sees sunrise at 04:46 today, with sunset at 21:14. Daylight changes gradually through the year as the sun’s path shifts with the seasons.
How many hours of daylight are there in Watford today?
Use the Day Length figure in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Watford. It updates daily and is the clearest way to track how daylight is changing through the season.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Watford?
Sunrise and sunset shift through the year because Earth’s axis is tilted, changing the sun’s daily path across the sky from season to season.
Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Watford?
Yes — the UK’s switch between GMT and BST shifts the clock by an hour, while sunrise and sunset continue to drift only slowly in solar terms.
What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Watford?
Solar noon marks the sun’s highest point in the sky locally. It doesn’t usually match 12:00 because civil time is tied to time zones and can be offset by BST.