Sunrise and Sunset in Aabenraa Today
In Aabenraa, Denmark, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:38 and sets at 18:40. The day length is 11h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 13:09.
Aabenraa: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Aabenraa at 13:09 – 1 h 9 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 18 at 04:42, the latest on December 29 at 08:47.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:53 and latest on June 24 at 22:06.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 14 min more daylight than the shortest.
Aabenraa through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:38 | 16:25 | 7 h 47 min | southwest 233° | 41 h |
| Feb | 07:45 | 17:28 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 249° | 58 h |
| Mar | 06:37 | 18:25 | 11 h 48 min | west 268° | 118 h |
| Apr | 06:19 | 20:26 | 14 h 7 min | west-northwest 289° | 185 h |
| May | 05:14 | 21:23 | 16 h 9 min | northwest 306° | 234 h |
| Jun | 04:42 | 22:03 | 17 h 21 min | northwest 315° | 220 h |
| Jul | 05:03 | 21:52 | 16 h 49 min | northwest 311° | 223 h |
| Aug | 05:56 | 20:55 | 14 h 59 min | west-northwest 296° | 206 h |
| Sep | 06:54 | 19:39 | 12 h 45 min | west 276° | 147 h |
| Oct | 07:51 | 18:23 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 256° | 98 h |
| Nov | 07:54 | 16:18 | 8 h 24 min | west-southwest 238° | 50 h |
| Dec | 08:41 | 15:53 | 7 h 12 min | southwest 228° | 34 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (315°) in June, southwest (228°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 87° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 234 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 34 – 1,614 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Glücksburg-Meierwik, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Aabenraa
Morning: 07:15–08:27 · Evening: 17:51–19:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Aabenraa, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:15 to 08:27. The evening golden hour extends from 17:51 to 19:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Aabenraa
Morning: 07:01–07:15 · Evening: 19:02–19:16
The Blue Hour in Aabenraa offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:01 to 07:15, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:02 to 19:16, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Aabenraa
Aabenraa is located at a latitude of 55.04° and a longitude of 9.42°. The city is in the Europe/Copenhagen timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Aabenraa vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Aabenraa
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Aabenraa. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Aabenraa, with up to 17h 23m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Aabenraa sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 14m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Aabenraa brings the shortest days with only 7h 9m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Aabenraa
On the same latitude as Aabenraa
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Aabenraa (55° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 3m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Aabenraa
When does the sun rise in Aabenraa today?
Today the sun rises in Aabenraa at 07:38 and sets at 18:40.
How long is the day in Aabenraa today?
The day lasts 11h 3m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Aabenraa today?
In the morning from 07:15–08:27, in the evening from 17:51–19:02.
When is the longest day in Aabenraa?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 9m.
When does it get dark in Aabenraa today?
It is dark from 19:16, fully dark from 20:41.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Aabenraa. All times are in local time. How it is calculated