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Sun Times in Leeuwarden
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Leeuwarden?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Leeuwarden (Europe/Amsterdam). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Leeuwarden?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Leeuwarden (Europe/Amsterdam). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Leeuwarden?
Golden hour times for Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden?
The day length for Leeuwarden is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Leeuwarden?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Leeuwarden is shown in the times above (Europe/Amsterdam). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Leeuwarden?
Sunset and dusk times for Leeuwarden are displayed above (Europe/Amsterdam). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Leeuwarden?
Twilight duration in Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden?
The earliest sunrise in Leeuwarden in 2026 is at 5:08 AM on June 16 (Europe/Amsterdam). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Leeuwarden?
The latest sunset in Leeuwarden in 2026 is at 10:08 PM on June 22 (Europe/Amsterdam). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Leeuwarden?
After sunset in Leeuwarden, 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 Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Leeuwarden on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:43 AM | 4:49 PM | 8h 06m |
| February | 7:54 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 53m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 59m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 52m |
| June | 5:09 AM | 10:05 PM | 16h 57m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:56 PM | 16h 28m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 47m |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 42m |
| October | 8:03 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 38m |
| November | 8:01 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 40m |
| December | 8:44 AM | 4:18 PM | 7h 34m |