Space & Astronomy
Your local time (UTC)
Mon, Dec 21, 2026, 03:50 PM UTC
Official time (UTC)
Mon, Dec 21, 2026, 03:50 PM UTC
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Local start time
What time is December Solstice 2026?
Official schedule, local time conversion, live countdown, and calendar save link.
Quick answer
December Solstice 2026 is listed for Mon, Dec 21, 2026, 03:50 PM UTC. In your timezone, that is Mon, Dec 21, 2026, 03:50 PM UTC.
Time details
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- Space & Astronomy
About December Solstice 2026
The December solstice marks the start of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
Astronomy events are often listed in UTC or a specialist reference timezone. This page gives you a practical local-time version with a live countdown.
Detailed start time guide
December Solstice 2026 is an astronomy timing reference where UTC and local viewing time can be easy to mix up. This page converts the listed time into your timezone and explains how to use it.
Astronomy time reference
Astronomy events are commonly listed in UTC because they are observed globally. Your local viewing time can fall on a different calendar date depending on where you are.
Viewing conditions
The countdown helps with timing, but visibility can depend on weather, daylight, moonlight, local horizon, and whether the event is visible from your region.
Best planning use
Use the converted local time as a planning anchor, then check a local astronomy source or sky map for exact visibility in your city.
UTC reference
Many astronomy events are listed in Coordinated Universal Time.
Your timezone
The page converts the event to your local clock.
Visibility
Local sky conditions and geography can affect whether you can see it.
Observation planning
Check local weather and horizon conditions before the event.
How to use this start time
Check the local time
Use the converted time as the simplest answer for where you are now.
Save it
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FAQ
+ When is the December solstice 2026?
December 21, 2026 at approximately 15:50 UTC.
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