From non-stop partying at festivals to making a splash at our very own beach, what a summer it’s been in Birmingham. We’ve had the perfect weather, too! But while it’s not quite over, summer’s certainly coming to an end, and there’s no clearer sign than the sun setting earlier and earlier each day.
The days are getting shorter, the nights are longer, and we’ve noticed our evenings are becoming more… autumnal by the day. Unsurprisingly, then, we realised that this week sees the last 8PM sunset of the year in Birmingham.
When is the last 8PM sunset in Birmingham?
According to Time and Date, the sun will set on Friday, August 29, at exactly 20:01, before setting at the very bizarre time of 19:59 the very next day. We won’t see another sunset as late again until April 12, 2026 (at 20:00).
While every day has been getting shorter since the Solstice (June 23), this feels like the first true sign that summer is ending and that winter is fast approaching. It’s not all doom and gloom, however, as Autumn won’t officially start until Monday, September 22.
Meanwhile, the last 7PM sunset in Birmingham will take place a few days later. On September 24, the sun will set at exactly 19:00. The shortest day of the year isn’t until December 21, however, with sunrise at 08:16 and sunset at 15:55—that’s 7 hours, 39 minutes, and 29 seconds of daylight.
But don’t worry about that. There’s lots to look forward to between now and then, like Halloween, Guy Fawkes and Christmas! We’re already a little giddy over the thought of heading out on a winter walk, before pulling up a seat next to a pub fire and sharing pints with friends.