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Sun Times in Tórshavn
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tórshavn?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Tórshavn (Atlantic/Faroe). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tórshavn?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Tórshavn (Atlantic/Faroe). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tórshavn?
Golden hour times for Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn?
The day length for Tórshavn is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tórshavn?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Tórshavn is shown in the times above (Atlantic/Faroe). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Tórshavn?
Sunset and dusk times for Tórshavn are displayed above (Atlantic/Faroe). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Tórshavn?
Twilight duration in Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn?
The earliest sunrise in Tórshavn in 2026 is at 3:36 AM on June 16 (Atlantic/Faroe). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Tórshavn?
The latest sunset in Tórshavn in 2026 is at 11:21 PM on June 19 (Atlantic/Faroe). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tórshavn?
After sunset in Tórshavn, 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 Tórshavn 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 Tórshavn
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tórshavn on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:31 AM | 3:41 PM | 6h 10m |
| February | 8:12 AM | 5:10 PM | 8h 58m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 44m |
| April | 6:03 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 48m |
| May | 4:33 AM | 10:15 PM | 17h 42m |
| June | 3:37 AM | 11:18 PM | 19h 41m |
| July | 4:09 AM | 10:54 PM | 18h 45m |
| August | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | 15h 59m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 58m |
| October | 8:11 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 02m |
| November | 8:38 AM | 3:44 PM | 7h 06m |
| December | 9:45 AM | 2:58 PM | 5h 13m |