London's last 5pm sunset of 2026 is October 24
Clocks change the following day, bringing earlier sunsets and the end of British Summer Time.
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Londoners will see the sun set after 5pm for the final time in 2026 on Saturday, October 24. On this date, the sun will go down at 5:48 pm, according to Time and Date, as reported by MyLondon.
Clocks change brings earlier dusk
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The subsequent evening, Sunday, October 25, will see a significant shift as the UK's clocks fall back by one hour at 2 am. This marks the end of British Summer Time and the return to Greenwich Mean Time. Consequently, sunset on October 25 will occur at 4:46 pm.
As days continue to shorten, sunset on Halloween, October 31, will be around 4:35 pm. The period of daylight will continue to decrease, with the final sunset occurring after 4 pm on November 23.
Winter Solstice and daylight hours
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The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice, will fall on December 21, 2026. On this date, London can expect approximately seven hours and 49 minutes of sunshine. Daylight hours will begin to increase again after this point.
The practice of changing clocks, also known as daylight saving time, was first seriously proposed in Britain in 1907 by William Willett. Germany first implemented clock changes in the spring of 1916 to conserve energy, with the UK following suit shortly after. Many countries globally observe variations of this practice, though proposals to end it have been made in some regions.
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+When is the last sunset after 5pm in London for 2026?
The final sunset after 5pm in London for 2026 will occur on Saturday, October 24, at 5:48 pm. This marks the end of British Summer Time before the clocks change.
+Why do the clocks change in autumn?
The clocks fall back by one hour at 2 am on Sunday, October 25, to mark the end of British Summer Time and the return to Greenwich Mean Time. This results in sunsets occurring earlier in the evening.
+When will sunset be around 4:30 pm?
Following the clock change, sunset on Halloween, October 31, will be around 4:35 pm. This indicates the progression into shorter daylight hours as winter approaches.
+What is the shortest day of the year?
The winter solstice on December 21, 2026, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. London will experience approximately seven hours and 49 minutes of sunshine on this date.
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