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Sun Times in Karlstad
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Karlstad?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Karlstad (Europe/Stockholm). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Karlstad?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Karlstad (Europe/Stockholm). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Karlstad?
Golden hour times for Karlstad are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Karlstad?
The day length for Karlstad is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Karlstad?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Karlstad is shown in the times above (Europe/Stockholm). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Karlstad?
Sunset and dusk times for Karlstad are displayed above (Europe/Stockholm). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Karlstad?
Twilight duration in Karlstad varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Karlstad?
The earliest sunrise in Karlstad in 2026 is at 3:48 AM on June 16 (Europe/Stockholm). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Karlstad?
The latest sunset in Karlstad in 2026 is at 10:27 PM on June 21 (Europe/Stockholm). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Karlstad?
After sunset in Karlstad, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Karlstad shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Karlstad
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Karlstad on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:48 AM | 3:42 PM | 6h 53m |
| February | 7:42 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 17m |
| March | 6:22 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 45m |
| April | 5:51 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 30m |
| May | 4:32 AM | 9:33 PM | 17h 00m |
| June | 3:49 AM | 10:24 PM | 18h 35m |
| July | 4:15 AM | 10:07 PM | 17h 53m |
| August | 5:22 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 34m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 7:43 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 15m |
| November | 8:00 AM | 3:40 PM | 7h 40m |
| December | 8:57 AM | 3:04 PM | 6h 07m |