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Sun Times in Kuressaare
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kuressaare?
Sunrise in Kuressaare on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:02 AM (Europe/Tallinn). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kuressaare?
Sunset in Kuressaare on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 9:02 PM (Europe/Tallinn). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kuressaare?
Morning golden hour in Kuressaare ends at 6:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:07 PM.
How long is the day in Kuressaare?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Kuressaare there are 14 hours and 59 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kuressaare?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Kuressaare at 1:33 PM (Europe/Tallinn). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Kuressaare?
In Kuressaare, sunset is at 9:02 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 12:21 AM (Europe/Tallinn). Civil twilight ends at 9:47 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Kuressaare?
Twilight in Kuressaare lasts approximately 199 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 Kuressaare?
The earliest sunrise in Kuressaare in 2026 is at 4:23 AM on June 16 (Europe/Tallinn). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Kuressaare?
The latest sunset in Kuressaare in 2026 is at 10:39 PM on June 19 (Europe/Tallinn). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kuressaare?
After sunset at 9:02 PM in Kuressaare, civil twilight ends at 9:47 PM — about 45 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 12:21 AM (Europe/Tallinn).
What these times mean
Solar times in Kuressaare 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 Kuressaare
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kuressaare on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:05 AM | 4:14 PM | 7h 09m |
| February | 8:02 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 24m |
| March | 6:46 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 24m |
| May | 5:04 AM | 9:49 PM | 16h 45m |
| June | 4:24 AM | 10:37 PM | 18h 13m |
| July | 4:48 AM | 10:22 PM | 17h 34m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 24m |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 8:05 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 20m |
| November | 8:17 AM | 4:10 PM | 7h 53m |
| December | 9:11 AM | 3:38 PM | 6h 27m |