Maidstone Sunrise & Sunset
Kent — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Maidstone Astronomy Outlook
Today in Maidstone, the sun rises at 04:45 and sets at 21:08, providing 16 hours and 23 minutes of daylight.
The 14-day daylight outlook for Maidstone reflects a gradual day-to-day shift in day length in sunrise and sunset times. Overcast skies won’t change the times, but they can make dawn and dusk feel less distinct.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 3 Jun | 04:45 | 21:08 | 04:19–05:39 | 20:12–21:32 | 04:01–04:19 | 21:32–21:50 | 00:09 | 07:50 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 83% |
| Thu, 4 Jun | 04:45 AM | 09:07 PM | 04:19–05:38 | 20:13–21:33 | 04:00–04:19 | 21:33–21:51 | 12:19 AM | 08:13 AM | Waning Gibbous | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:44 AM | 09:08 PM | 04:18–05:38 | 20:14–21:34 | 03:59–04:18 | 21:34–21:53 | 12:40 AM | 09:25 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:44 AM | 09:09 PM | 04:17–05:37 | 20:15–21:35 | 03:59–04:17 | 21:35–21:54 | 12:56 AM | 10:37 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:09 PM | 04:17–05:37 | 20:16–21:36 | 03:58–04:17 | 21:36–21:55 | 01:09 AM | 11:49 AM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:43 AM | 09:10 PM | 04:16–05:36 | 20:17–21:37 | 03:57–04:16 | 21:37–21:56 | 01:20 AM | 01:00 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:11 PM | 04:15–05:36 | 20:17–21:38 | 03:57–04:15 | 21:38–21:57 | 01:31 AM | 02:13 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:12 PM | 04:15–05:36 | 20:18–21:39 | 03:56–04:15 | 21:39–21:58 | 01:42 AM | 03:28 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:42 AM | 09:13 PM | 04:14–05:35 | 20:19–21:40 | 03:56–04:14 | 21:40–21:59 | 01:55 AM | 04:49 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:13 PM | 04:14–05:35 | 20:19–21:40 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:40–21:59 | 02:12 AM | 06:14 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:14 PM | 04:14–05:35 | 20:20–21:41 | 03:55–04:14 | 21:41–22:00 | 02:34 AM | 07:41 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:14 PM | 04:14–05:35 | 20:21–21:42 | 03:54–04:14 | 21:42–22:01 | 03:07 AM | 09:04 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:15 PM | 04:13–05:35 | 20:21–21:43 | 03:54–04:13 | 21:43–22:02 | 03:57 AM | 10:12 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:41 AM | 09:15 PM | 04:13–05:35 | 20:22–21:43 | 03:54–04:13 | 21:43–22:02 | 05:06 AM | 11:01 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
Forecast context and reference links
When forecasts change between updates, it is commonly driven by small shifts in storm track or blocking position. The links below give stable context that helps you read those changes.
- 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 Maidstone today?
In Maidstone today, sunrise is at 04:45 with sunset at 21:08. These times move through the year in line with seasonal changes in solar elevation.
How many hours of daylight are there in Maidstone today?
Look at the Day Length line in the Sunrise & Sunset panel for Maidstone. It updates daily and summarises the change in usable daylight across the year.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Maidstone?
The times move through the year because Earth’s tilt changes solar elevation and the length of daylight as the seasons progress.
Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Maidstone?
Yes. Clock times can jump when the UK changes between GMT and BST, even though the underlying solar cycle only shifts gradually day to day.
What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Maidstone?
It’s when the sun is highest in the sky at your location. It often differs from 12:00 because clock time is standardised across a time zone and can be shifted by daylight saving.