Sunrise and Sunset in Den Helder Today

In Den Helder, Netherlands, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:54 and sets at 19:01. The day length is 11h 7m. Solar noon is reached at 13:28.

Den Helder: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Den Helder at 13:28 – 1 h 28 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 17 at 05:14, the latest on December 30 at 08:54.

The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 16:24 and latest on June 24 at 22:10.

The longest day of the year has 9 h 21 min more daylight than the shortest.

Den Helder 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	08:46	16:54	8 h 8 min	southwest 235°	70 h
Feb	07:58	17:52	9 h 54 min	west-southwest 250°	98 h
Mar	06:55	18:45	11 h 49 min	west 268°	156 h
Apr	06:42	20:40	13 h 58 min	west-northwest 288°	215 h
May	05:43	21:32	15 h 50 min	northwest 304°	247 h
Jun	05:14	22:08	16 h 54 min	northwest 313°	230 h
Jul	05:33	21:59	16 h 25 min	northwest 309°	241 h
Aug	06:21	21:07	14 h 46 min	west-northwest 295°	220 h
Sep	07:14	19:56	12 h 42 min	west 276°	161 h
Oct	08:06	18:45	10 h 39 min	west-southwest 257°	122 h
Nov	08:04	16:46	8 h 42 min	west-southwest 239°	69 h
Dec	08:47	16:24	7 h 37 min	southwest 230°	61 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (313°) in June, southwest (230°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 82° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 247 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 61 – 1,890 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station De Kooij, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Den Helder

Morning: 07:33–08:41 · Evening: 18:14–19:22

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Den Helder, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:33 to 08:41. The evening golden hour extends from 18:14 to 19:22. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Den Helder

Morning: 07:19–07:33 · Evening: 19:22–19:36

The Blue Hour in Den Helder offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:19 to 07:33, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:22 to 19:36, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Den Helder

Den Helder is located at a latitude of 52.96° and a longitude of 4.76°. The city is in the Europe/Amsterdam timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Den Helder vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Den Helder

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Den Helder. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Den Helder, with up to 16h 56m 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 Den Helder sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Den Helder brings the shortest days with only 7h 34m 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 Den Helder

On the same latitude as Den Helder

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Den Helder (53° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 7m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Den Helder

When does the sun rise in Den Helder today?

Today the sun rises in Den Helder at 07:54 and sets at 19:01.

How long is the day in Den Helder today?

The day lasts 11h 7m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Den Helder today?

In the morning from 07:33–08:41, in the evening from 18:14–19:22.

When is the longest day in Den Helder?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 56m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 34m.

When does it get dark in Den Helder today?

It is dark from 19:36, fully dark from 20:56.