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Sun Times in Oulainen
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Oulainen?
Sunrise in Oulainen on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is at 6:25 AM (Europe/Helsinki). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Oulainen?
Sunset in Oulainen on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is at 8:08 PM (Europe/Helsinki). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Oulainen?
Morning golden hour in Oulainen ends at 7:29 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:05 PM.
How long is the day in Oulainen?
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Oulainen there are 13 hours and 43 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Oulainen?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Oulainen at 1:18 PM (Europe/Helsinki). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Oulainen?
In Oulainen, sunset is at 8:08 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:33 PM (Europe/Helsinki). Civil twilight ends at 8:59 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Oulainen?
Twilight in Oulainen lasts approximately 205 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 Oulainen?
The earliest sunrise in Oulainen in 2026 is at 2:44 AM on June 20 (Europe/Helsinki). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Oulainen?
The latest sunset in Oulainen in 2026 is at 11:59 PM on June 18 (Europe/Helsinki). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Oulainen?
After sunset at 8:08 PM in Oulainen, civil twilight ends at 8:59 PM — about 50 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:33 PM (Europe/Helsinki).
What these times mean
Solar times in Oulainen 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 Oulainen
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Oulainen on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:49 AM | 3:11 PM | 5h 22m |
| February | 8:17 AM | 4:53 PM | 8h 37m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 41m |
| April | 5:49 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 06m |
| May | 4:05 AM | 10:31 PM | 18h 26m |
| June | 2:47 AM | 11:56 PM | 21h 09m |
| July | 3:31 AM | 11:19 PM | 19h 48m |
| August | 5:10 AM | 9:37 PM | 16h 27m |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 8:10 AM | 6:00 PM | 9h 50m |
| November | 8:50 AM | 3:19 PM | 6h 29m |
| December | 10:11 AM | 2:20 PM | 4h 09m |