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What time is June Solstice 2026?

Official schedule, local time conversion, live countdown, and calendar save link.

Space & Astronomy
Your local time (UTC)
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
Official time (UTC)
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
Live countdown
Started live
05
Days
11
Hours
18
Minutes
40
Seconds

Quick answer

June Solstice 2026 is listed for Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC. In your timezone, that is Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC.

Time details

Official timezone
UTC
Your timezone
UTC

About June Solstice 2026

The June solstice marks the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter 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

June 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
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Observation planning
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FAQ

+ When is the June solstice 2026?

June 21, 2026 at approximately 02:24 UTC.

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