December solstice 2026
The shortest day in the north, the longest in the south.
Happens on Monday 21 December at 8:50 pm UTC.
Local date and time
When the moment falls on the clock in each city.
| London | Monday 21 December | 8:50 pm |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Monday 21 December | 3:50 pm |
| Boston | Monday 21 December | 3:50 pm |
| Austin | Monday 21 December | 2:50 pm |
| Los Angeles | Monday 21 December | 12:50 pm |
| Portland | Monday 21 December | 12:50 pm |
| San Francisco | Monday 21 December | 12:50 pm |
| Seattle | Monday 21 December | 12:50 pm |
| Toronto | Monday 21 December | 3:50 pm |
| Denver | Monday 21 December | 1:50 pm |
| Chicago | Monday 21 December | 2:50 pm |
| Washington | Monday 21 December | 3:50 pm |
| San Diego | Monday 21 December | 12:50 pm |
| Philadelphia | Monday 21 December | 3:50 pm |
| Atlanta | Monday 21 December | 3:50 pm |
| Minneapolis | Monday 21 December | 2:50 pm |
| Vancouver | Monday 21 December | 1:50 pm |
| Dublin | Monday 21 December | 8:50 pm |
| Edinburgh | Monday 21 December | 8:50 pm |
| Melbourne | Tuesday 22 December | 7:50 am |
| Sydney | Tuesday 22 December | 7:50 am |