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Sun Times in Pieksämäki
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Pieksämäki?
Sunrise in Pieksämäki on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 5:18 AM (Europe/Helsinki). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Pieksämäki?
Sunset in Pieksämäki on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 9:10 PM (Europe/Helsinki). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Pieksämäki?
Morning golden hour in Pieksämäki ends at 6:23 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:05 PM.
How long is the day in Pieksämäki?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Pieksämäki there are 15 hours and 51 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Pieksämäki?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Pieksämäki at 1:15 PM (Europe/Helsinki). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Pieksämäki?
In Pieksämäki, sunset is at 9:10 PM and civil twilight ends at 10:06 PM (Europe/Helsinki). At this time of year the sky never reaches full darkness (astronomical dusk) — a faint twilight glow lingers all night.
How long does twilight last in Pieksämäki?
At this time of year, twilight in Pieksämäki lasts all night: the sun never drops far enough below the horizon for full darkness (astronomical dusk) to occur.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Pieksämäki?
The earliest sunrise in Pieksämäki in 2026 is at 3:15 AM on June 19 (Europe/Helsinki). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Pieksämäki?
The latest sunset in Pieksämäki in 2026 is at 11:10 PM on June 20 (Europe/Helsinki). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Pieksämäki?
After sunset at 9:10 PM in Pieksämäki, civil twilight ends at 10:06 PM — about 56 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. At this time of year the sky never becomes fully dark: astronomical twilight lasts until morning.
What these times mean
Solar times in Pieksämäki 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 Pieksämäki
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Pieksämäki on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:19 AM | 3:23 PM | 6h 04m |
| February | 7:58 AM | 4:53 PM | 8h 55m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 43m |
| April | 5:47 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 50m |
| May | 4:15 AM | 10:02 PM | 17h 46m |
| June | 3:17 AM | 11:07 PM | 19h 50m |
| July | 3:50 AM | 10:42 PM | 18h 53m |
| August | 5:13 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 03m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 59m |
| October | 7:56 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 01m |
| November | 8:24 AM | 3:26 PM | 7h 02m |
| December | 9:33 AM | 2:39 PM | 5h 06m |