Sunset times for weddings in London in May
Saturday sunsets in May 2027 fall between 8:23 pm and 9:05 pm. Mid-month, that is 46 minutes later than in April. 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 5:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, May 15, 2027: sky colour is the computed sun height every 15 minutes.
Every Saturday in May 2027
| Saturday | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | 5:34 am | 7:36 pm | 8:23 pm | 9:01 pm | 14 h 49 min |
| Sat, May 8, 2027 | 5:22 am | 7:46 pm | 8:35 pm | 9:14 pm | 15 h 13 min |
| Sat, May 15, 2027 | 5:11 am | 7:56 pm | 8:46 pm | 9:27 pm | 15 h 35 min |
| Sat, May 22, 2027 | 5:01 am | 8:05 pm | 8:56 pm | 9:39 pm | 15 h 55 min |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 | 4:53 am | 8:13 pm | 9:05 pm | 9:50 pm | 16 h 12 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 50 minutes and blue hour about 41 minutes. Click a date to open it in the planner.
Which ceremony time works on Saturday, May 15, 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 (8:15 pm) | — | Optional |
| 1:00 pm | between the reception formalities (8:15 pm) | — | Optional |
| 2:00 pm | between the reception formalities (8:15 pm) | — | Optional |
| 3:00 pm | between the reception formalities (8:15 pm) | — | Optional |
| 4:00 pm | between the reception formalities (8:15 pm) | — | Optional |
| 5:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (8:15 pm) | — | Optional |
| 6:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (8:15 pm) | 1 | Optional |
“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 May 2027?
On Saturdays in May 2027 the sun sets in London between 8:23 pm and 9:05 pm, local time. On Saturday, May 15, 2027 it sets at 8:46 pm.
When is golden hour for a May wedding in London?
On Saturday, May 15, 2027 evening golden hour runs from 7:56 pm to sunset at 8:46 pm, about 50 minutes. Blue hour follows until 9:27 pm.
What time should a May 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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