Sunset times for weddings in London in March
Saturday sunsets in March 2027 fall between 5:49 pm and 6:25 pm. Mid-month, that is 49 minutes later than in February. Many London weddings start with a register-office or church ceremony and move to a separate reception venue, so travel time across the city is part of the day.
The ribbon shows a classic day with a 2:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, March 20, 2027: sky colour is the computed sun height every 15 minutes.
Every Saturday in March 2027
| Saturday | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 6, 2027 | 6:37 am | 5:04 pm | 5:49 pm | 6:23 pm | 11 h 12 min |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 | 6:22 am | 5:17 pm | 6:01 pm | 6:35 pm | 11 h 39 min |
| Sat, Mar 20, 2027 | 6:06 am | 5:29 pm | 6:13 pm | 6:46 pm | 12 h 7 min |
| Sat, Mar 27, 2027 | 5:50 am | 5:41 pm | 6:25 pm | 6:58 pm | 12 h 35 min |
Local clock time (Europe/London) at central London (51.5085°, -0.1257°). Golden hour: sun 6° above the horizon down to sunset. Blue hour: sunset to civil dusk (6° below). Mid-month, golden hour lasts about 44 minutes and blue hour about 33 minutes. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027, which moves sunset by the same amount overnight. Click a date to open it in the planner.
Which ceremony time works on Saturday, March 20, 2027
A classic day without a first look: 30-minute ceremony, photos in a 60-minute cocktail hour, plated dinner with speeches.
| Ceremony | Golden-hour portraits | Clashes | First look |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | between the reception formalities (5:45 pm) | — | Optional |
| 1:00 pm | between the reception formalities (5:45 pm) | — | Optional |
| 2:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (5:30 pm) | — | Optional |
| 3:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (5:30 pm) | — | Optional |
| 4:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (5:30 pm) | — | Optional |
| 5:00 pm | during cocktail hour, straight after family photos (5:45 pm) | — | Recommended |
| 6:00 pm | over by the end of the ceremony: needs a first look | 1 | Recommended |
“Clashes” counts timeline conflicts such as photos overrunning the cocktail hour or portraits colliding with a formality.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset in London in March 2027?
On Saturdays in March 2027 the sun sets in London between 5:49 pm and 6:25 pm, local time. On Saturday, March 20, 2027 it sets at 6:13 pm.
When is golden hour for a March wedding in London?
On Saturday, March 20, 2027 evening golden hour runs from 5:29 pm to sunset at 6:13 pm, about 44 minutes. Blue hour follows until 6:46 pm.
What time should a March wedding ceremony start in London?
For a classic day without a first look, a ceremony between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm puts golden-hour portraits in the cocktail hour or a short break at dinner without clashing with the formalities. Later starts need a first look for daylight portraits.
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