Sun Times in Kirkwall
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kirkwall?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kirkwall (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kirkwall?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kirkwall (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kirkwall?
Golden hour times for Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall?
The day length for Kirkwall is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kirkwall?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kirkwall is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kirkwall?
Sunset and dusk times for Kirkwall are displayed above (Europe/London). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Kirkwall?
Twilight duration in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall?
The earliest sunrise in Kirkwall in 2026 is at 3:58 AM on June 15 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Kirkwall?
The latest sunset in Kirkwall in 2026 is at 10:28 PM on June 19 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kirkwall?
After sunset in Kirkwall, 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 Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kirkwall on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:51 AM | 3:51 PM | 6h 59m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 20m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 5:58 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 28m |
| May | 4:41 AM | 9:36 PM | 16h 55m |
| June | 3:58 AM | 10:26 PM | 18h 27m |
| July | 4:24 AM | 10:10 PM | 17h 46m |
| August | 5:30 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 30m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 7:48 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 16m |
| November | 8:03 AM | 3:48 PM | 7h 45m |
| December | 8:59 AM | 3:14 PM | 6h 14m |
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