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Sunrise to Sunset: Make the Most of Summer Days in York ☀️

There’s something special about summer in York. Long, golden days stretch from early morning light to glowing evening skies, giving you more time to relax and explore.

Whether you’re planning an early start, a full day out, or staying in York for a few days, knowing when the sun rises and sets can help you make the most of every moment. Find a helpful list of sunrise and sunset times below, including the best spots in York to start and end your day!

Best places to watch the sunrise in York

For the early birds, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy quiet streets and a calm atmosphere before the day begins.

Riverside

York's River Ouse beautifully reflects the morning sun of the city. Whether you enjoy a morning stroll or want to find a spot to sit and watch, the riverside and bridges around the city centre offers fantastic views of the sunrise.

York Streets

Explore the York streets before the hustle and bustle of the city begins. The sunrise acts as a stunning backdrop to York's architecture - wander down the Shambles or the area around York Minster, ideal for quiet reflection or taking the perfect sunrise photo.

Knavesmire

If you're staying in York a little out of the city centre, the scenic Knavesmire near the York Racecourse offers a huge space to sit and watch the sunrise.

Best places to watch the sunset in York

Golden hour brings a warm glow across York during summer, followed by long, light evenings perfect for drinks, dining and relaxed exploring.

Aboard a Cruise

City Cruises York offer a boat trip down the River Ouse, allowing you to watch York's sunsets in style. This evening cruise is a unique and relaxing way to wind down your day of exploring, and includes a drink on arrival and your choice of the heated lower deck or open-topped sun deck.

York City Walls

The famous City Walls open dawn till dusk, perfect for evening strolls in the summer. Work your way around the city, seeing the most scenic parts of York on your walk.

Clifford's Tower

Although the attraction is not open late, you can walk up the mound and still get a great view of the sunset. Clifford's Tower also hosts occasional late closure evenings, so make sure to keep an eye out for their summer evening events!

SORA Sky Bar

At the top of Malmaison hotel, SORA Restaurant and Terrace is known for its incredible views and delicious food and drinks. A luxury experience at one of the highest points of York, this is the perfect way to wind down at the end of the day.

Sunrise and Sunset Times in York

☀️ June Sunrise & Sunset Times

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Morning golden hour	Evening golden hour
1 Jun	04:39	21:25	03:48–04:39	21:25–22:16
2 Jun	04:38	21:26	03:47–04:38	21:26–22:17
3 Jun	04:37	21:27	03:46–04:37	21:27–22:19
4 Jun	04:37	21:28	03:45–04:37	21:28–22:20
5 Jun	04:36	21:29	03:44–04:36	21:29–22:21
6 Jun	04:35	21:30	03:44–04:35	21:30–22:22
7 Jun	04:35	21:31	03:43–04:35	21:31–22:23
8 Jun	04:34	21:32	03:42–04:34	21:32–22:24
9 Jun	04:34	21:33	03:41–04:34	21:33–22:25
10 Jun	04:33	21:34	03:41–04:33	21:34–22:26
11 Jun	04:33	21:35	03:40–04:33	21:35–22:27
12 Jun	04:32	21:36	03:40–04:32	21:36–22:28
13 Jun	04:32	21:36	03:39–04:32	21:36–22:29
14 Jun	04:32	21:37	03:39–04:32	21:37–22:30
15 Jun	04:32	21:38	03:38–04:32	21:38–22:31
16 Jun	04:31	21:38	03:38–04:31	21:38–22:31
17 Jun	04:31	21:39	03:38–04:31	21:39–22:32
18 Jun	04:31	21:39	03:37–04:31	21:39–22:33
19 Jun	04:31	21:39	03:37–04:31	21:39–22:33
20 Jun	04:31	21:40	03:37–04:31	21:40–22:34
21 Jun	04:31	21:40	03:37–04:31	21:40–22:34
22 Jun	04:31	21:40	03:37–04:31	21:40–22:34
23 Jun	04:31	21:40	03:37–04:31	21:40–22:34
24 Jun	04:32	21:40	03:37–04:32	21:40–22:34
25 Jun	04:32	21:40	03:37–04:32	21:40–22:34
26 Jun	04:32	21:40	03:38–04:32	21:40–22:34
27 Jun	04:33	21:40	03:38–04:33	21:40–22:34
28 Jun	04:33	21:40	03:38–04:33	21:40–22:33
29 Jun	04:34	21:40	03:39–04:34	21:40–22:33
30 Jun	04:34	21:40	03:39–04:34	21:40–22:33

☀️ July Sunrise & Sunset Times

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Morning golden hour	Evening golden hour
1 Jul	04:35	21:40	03:40–04:35	21:40–22:32
2 Jul	04:36	21:39	03:40–04:36	21:39–22:32
3 Jul	04:37	21:39	03:41–04:37	21:39–22:31
4 Jul	04:38	21:39	03:42–04:38	21:39–22:31
5 Jul	04:39	21:38	03:43–04:39	21:38–22:30
6 Jul	04:40	21:38	03:44–04:40	21:38–22:29
7 Jul	04:41	21:37	03:45–04:41	21:37–22:28
8 Jul	04:42	21:37	03:46–04:42	21:37–22:28
9 Jul	04:43	21:36	03:47–04:43	21:36–22:27
10 Jul	04:45	21:35	03:48–04:45	21:35–22:26
11 Jul	04:46	21:35	03:49–04:46	21:35–22:25
12 Jul	04:47	21:34	03:51–04:47	21:34–22:24
13 Jul	04:49	21:33	03:52–04:49	21:33–22:23
14 Jul	04:50	21:32	03:53–04:50	21:32–22:22
15 Jul	04:52	21:31	03:55–04:52	21:31–22:20
16 Jul	04:53	21:30	03:56–04:53	21:30–22:19
17 Jul	04:55	21:29	03:57–04:55	21:29–22:18
18 Jul	04:56	21:28	03:59–04:56	21:28–22:17
19 Jul	04:58	21:27	04:00–04:58	21:27–22:15
20 Jul	04:59	21:26	04:02–04:59	21:26–22:14
21 Jul	05:01	21:25	04:03–05:01	21:25–22:12
22 Jul	05:03	21:24	04:05–05:03	21:24–22:11
23 Jul	05:04	21:22	04:06–05:04	21:22–22:09
24 Jul	05:06	21:21	04:08–05:06	21:21–22:08
25 Jul	05:08	21:20	04:10–05:08	21:20–22:06
26 Jul	05:10	21:18	04:11–05:10	21:18–22:04
27 Jul	05:11	21:17	04:13–05:11	21:17–22:02
28 Jul	05:13	21:15	04:15–05:13	21:15–22:01
29 Jul	05:15	21:13	04:16–05:15	21:13–21:59
30 Jul	05:17	21:12	04:18–05:17	21:12–21:57
31 Jul	05:19	21:10	04:20–05:19	21:10–21:55

☀️ August Sunrise & Sunset Times

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Morning golden hour	Evening golden hour
1 Aug	05:21	21:08	04:22–05:21	21:08–21:53
2 Aug	05:22	21:07	04:24–05:22	21:07–21:51
3 Aug	05:24	21:05	04:26–05:24	21:05–21:49
4 Aug	05:26	21:03	04:27–05:26	21:03–21:46
5 Aug	05:28	21:01	04:29–05:28	21:01–21:44
6 Aug	05:30	20:59	04:31–05:30	20:59–21:42
7 Aug	05:32	20:57	04:33–05:32	20:57–21:40
8 Aug	05:34	20:55	04:35–05:34	20:55–21:38
9 Aug	05:36	20:53	04:37–05:36	20:53–21:36
10 Aug	05:38	20:51	04:39–05:38	20:51–21:34
11 Aug	05:40	20:49	04:41–05:40	20:49–21:31
12 Aug	05:42	20:47	04:43–05:42	20:47–21:29
13 Aug	05:44	20:44	04:45–05:44	20:44–21:27
14 Aug	05:46	20:42	04:47–05:46	20:42–21:24
15 Aug	05:48	20:40	04:49–05:48	20:40–21:22
16 Aug	05:50	20:38	04:51–05:50	20:38–21:20
17 Aug	05:52	20:35	04:53–05:52	20:35–21:17
18 Aug	05:54	20:33	04:55–05:54	20:33–21:15
19 Aug	05:56	20:31	04:57–05:56	20:31–21:12
20 Aug	05:58	20:28	05:00–05:58	20:28–21:10
21 Aug	06:00	20:26	05:02–06:00	20:26–21:07
22 Aug	06:02	20:23	05:04–06:02	20:23–21:05
23 Aug	06:04	20:21	05:06–06:04	20:21–21:02
24 Aug	06:06	20:18	05:08–06:06	20:18–20:59
25 Aug	06:08	20:16	05:11–06:08	20:16–20:57
26 Aug	06:10	20:14	05:13–06:10	20:14–20:54
27 Aug	06:02	20:07	05:24–06:02	20:07–20:45
28 Aug	06:04	20:05	05:26–06:04	20:05–20:43
29 Aug	06:06	20:03	05:28–06:06	20:03–20:40
30 Aug	06:08	20:00	05:30–06:08	20:00–20:38
31 Aug	06:10	19:58	05:32–06:10	19:58–20:35

Plan your perfect summer day

From sunrise strolls to sunset views, summer in York is all about making the most of every hour.

Start early and watch the sunrise
Spend the day exploring at your own pace
Watch the sunset and enjoy York's lively evening atmosphere
Extend your stay and book a night or two away - and then repeat!

Plan your summer visit to York here ▸

Sunrise to Sunset: Make the Most of Summer Days in York ☀️