Sunrise and Sunset in Bodø Today
In Bodø, Norway, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:38 and sets at 18:00. The day length is 10h 22m. Solar noon is reached at 12:49.
Bodø: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Bodø at 12:49 – 49 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 July 13 at 01:20, the latest on December 22 at 11:36.
The sun sets earliest on December 21 at 12:24 and latest on May 30 at 00:54.
The longest day of the year has 23 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.
Bodø 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 | 10:18 | 14:05 | 3 h 47 min | south-southwest 206° |
| Feb | 08:15 | 16:18 | 8 h 3 min | west-southwest 238° |
| Mar | 06:23 | 18:01 | 11 h 38 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 05:15 | 20:51 | 15 h 35 min | west-northwest 299° |
| May | 03:04 | 22:57 | 19 h 54 min | north-northwest 332° |
| Jun | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Jul | 01:49 | 00:18 | 22 h 29 min | north-northwest 348° |
| Aug | 04:28 | 21:42 | 17 h 14 min | northwest 311° |
| Sep | 06:19 | 19:33 | 13 h 13 min | west 279° |
| Oct | 08:02 | 17:31 | 9 h 29 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Nov | 09:04 | 14:28 | 5 h 23 min | southwest 218° |
| Dec | 11:19 | 12:35 | 1 h 16 min | south 189° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (348°) in July, south (189°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 160° along the horizon.
A dash marks months without a sunrise or sunset (polar night or midnight sun).
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Bodø
Morning: 07:04–08:55 · Evening: 16:43–18:33
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Bodø, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:04 to 08:55. The evening golden hour extends from 16:43 to 18:33. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Bodø
Morning: 06:44–07:04 · Evening: 18:33–18:53
The Blue Hour in Bodø offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:44 to 07:04, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:33 to 18:53, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Bodø
Bodø is located at a latitude of 67.28° and a longitude of 14.40°. The city is in the Europe/Oslo timezone. Lying beyond the polar circle, Bodø sees daylight change more than almost anywhere else: around the summer solstice the sun does not set (midnight sun), around the winter solstice it does not rise (polar night).
Seasons & Daylight in Bodø
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Bodø. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 16m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer in Bodø brings the midnight sun: around the solstice the sun does not set at all (24h 0m of daylight). Even at midnight the sky stays bright, and soft, low light can last for hours.
Autumn in Bodø sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 21m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Bodø brings the polar night: around the solstice the sun does not rise above the horizon (0h 49m of daylight). Only twilight brightens the sky around midday, often in blue and pastel tones.
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Questions about the sun in Bodø
When does the sun rise in Bodø today?
Today the sun rises in Bodø at 07:38 and sets at 18:00.
How long is the day in Bodø today?
The day lasts 10h 22m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bodø today?
In the morning from 07:04–08:55, in the evening from 16:43–18:33.
When is the longest day in Bodø?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 24h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 0h 49m.
When does it get dark in Bodø today?
It is dark from 18:53, fully dark from 21:03.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Bodø. All times are in local time. How it is calculated