Sunrise and Sunset in Avesta Today
In Avesta, Sweden, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:17 and sets at 18:07. The day length is 10h 49m. Solar noon is reached at 12:42.
Avesta: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Avesta at 12:42 – 42 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 19 at 03:29, the latest on December 27 at 09:00.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 14:46 and latest on June 23 at 22:25.
The longest day of the year has 13 h 6 min more daylight than the shortest.
Avesta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:44 | 15:25 | 6 h 42 min | southwest 226° |
| Feb | 07:34 | 16:45 | 9 h 12 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Mar | 06:12 | 17:57 | 11 h 45 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:38 | 20:13 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 292° |
| May | 04:16 | 21:28 | 17 h 11 min | northwest 313° |
| Jun | 03:29 | 22:22 | 18 h 52 min | northwest 325° |
| Jul | 03:57 | 22:03 | 18 h 6 min | northwest 319° |
| Aug | 05:08 | 20:49 | 15 h 41 min | west-northwest 300° |
| Sep | 06:22 | 19:16 | 12 h 54 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 07:34 | 17:46 | 10 h 12 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Nov | 07:53 | 15:25 | 7 h 31 min | southwest 232° |
| Dec | 08:53 | 14:47 | 5 h 53 min | southwest 220° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (325°) in June, southwest (220°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 105° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Avesta
Morning: 06:51–08:15 · Evening: 17:09–18:32
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Avesta, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:51 to 08:15. The evening golden hour extends from 17:09 to 18:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Avesta
Morning: 06:35–06:51 · Evening: 18:32–18:48
The Blue Hour in Avesta offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:35 to 06:51, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:32 to 18:48, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Avesta
Avesta is located at a latitude of 60.14° and a longitude of 16.16°. The city is in the Europe/Stockholm timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Avesta vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Avesta
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Avesta. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 12m 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 Avesta, with up to 18h 55m 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 Avesta sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 16m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Avesta brings the shortest days with only 5h 49m 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 Avesta
On the same latitude as Avesta
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Avesta (60.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 49m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Avesta
When does the sun rise in Avesta today?
Today the sun rises in Avesta at 07:17 and sets at 18:07.
How long is the day in Avesta today?
The day lasts 10h 49m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Avesta today?
In the morning from 06:51–08:15, in the evening from 17:09–18:32.
When is the longest day in Avesta?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 55m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 49m.
When does it get dark in Avesta today?
It is dark from 18:48, fully dark from 20:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Avesta. All times are in local time. How it is calculated