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Sun Times in Gävle
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gävle?
Sunrise in Gävle on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is at 5:36 AM (Europe/Stockholm). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gävle?
Sunset in Gävle on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is at 8:06 PM (Europe/Stockholm). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gävle?
Morning golden hour in Gävle ends at 6:34 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:08 PM.
How long is the day in Gävle?
On Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Gävle there are 14 hours and 29 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gävle?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Gävle at 12:52 PM (Europe/Stockholm). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Gävle?
In Gävle, sunset is at 8:06 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:22 PM (Europe/Stockholm). Civil twilight ends at 8:53 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Gävle?
Twilight in Gävle lasts approximately 196 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Gävle?
The earliest sunrise in Gävle in 2026 is at 3:18 AM on June 18 (Europe/Stockholm). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gävle?
The latest sunset in Gävle in 2026 is at 10:27 PM on June 20 (Europe/Stockholm). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gävle?
After sunset at 8:06 PM in Gävle, civil twilight ends at 8:53 PM — about 47 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:22 PM (Europe/Stockholm).
What these times mean
Solar times in Gävle 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 Gävle
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gävle on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:44 AM | 3:17 PM | 6h 33m |
| February | 7:32 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 08m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 44m |
| April | 5:33 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 39m |
| May | 4:08 AM | 9:28 PM | 17h 19m |
| June | 3:19 AM | 10:24 PM | 19h 05m |
| July | 3:48 AM | 10:05 PM | 18h 17m |
| August | 5:02 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 46m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 55m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 09m |
| November | 7:53 AM | 3:17 PM | 7h 24m |
| December | 8:55 AM | 2:37 PM | 5h 43m |