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Sun Times in Uppsala
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Uppsala?
Sunrise in Uppsala on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 is at 5:42 AM (Europe/Stockholm). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Uppsala?
Sunset in Uppsala on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 is at 7:55 PM (Europe/Stockholm). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Uppsala?
Morning golden hour in Uppsala ends at 6:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:00 PM.
How long is the day in Uppsala?
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Uppsala there are 14 hours and 13 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Uppsala?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Uppsala at 12:49 PM (Europe/Stockholm). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Uppsala?
In Uppsala, sunset is at 7:55 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:54 PM (Europe/Stockholm). Civil twilight ends at 8:40 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Uppsala?
Twilight in Uppsala lasts approximately 179 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 Uppsala?
The earliest sunrise in Uppsala in 2026 is at 3:26 AM on June 16 (Europe/Stockholm). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Uppsala?
The latest sunset in Uppsala in 2026 is at 10:15 PM on June 19 (Europe/Stockholm). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Uppsala?
After sunset at 7:55 PM in Uppsala, civil twilight ends at 8:40 PM — about 45 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:54 PM (Europe/Stockholm).
What these times mean
Solar times in Uppsala 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 Uppsala
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Uppsala on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:36 AM | 3:22 PM | 6h 46m |
| February | 7:27 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 14m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 45m |
| April | 5:33 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 33m |
| May | 4:13 AM | 9:20 PM | 17h 07m |
| June | 3:27 AM | 10:13 PM | 18h 46m |
| July | 3:54 AM | 9:55 PM | 18h 01m |
| August | 5:04 AM | 8:42 PM | 15h 38m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 13m |
| November | 7:46 AM | 3:21 PM | 7h 35m |
| December | 8:45 AM | 2:43 PM | 5h 59m |