Sunrise and Sunset in Gävle Today
In Gävle, Sweden, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:14 and sets at 18:02. The day length is 10h 48m. Solar noon is reached at 12:38.
Gävle: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Gävle at 12:38 – 38 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 03:18, the latest on December 27 at 09:01.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 14:37 and latest on June 23 at 22:27.
The longest day of the year has 13 h 30 min more daylight than the shortest.
Gävle 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 | 15:17 | 6 h 33 min | southwest 225° |
| Feb | 07:32 | 16:39 | 9 h 8 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Mar | 06:08 | 17:53 | 11 h 44 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:33 | 20:11 | 14 h 39 min | west-northwest 292° |
| May | 04:08 | 21:28 | 17 h 19 min | northwest 314° |
| Jun | 03:19 | 22:24 | 19 h 5 min | north-northwest 327° |
| Jul | 03:48 | 22:05 | 18 h 17 min | northwest 320° |
| Aug | 05:02 | 20:47 | 15 h 46 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Sep | 06:18 | 19:13 | 12 h 55 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 07:32 | 17:41 | 10 h 9 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Nov | 07:53 | 15:17 | 7 h 24 min | southwest 231° |
| Dec | 08:55 | 14:37 | 5 h 43 min | southwest 219° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (327°) in June, southwest (219°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 108° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Gävle
Morning: 06:48–08:13 · Evening: 17:03–18:28
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Gävle, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:48 to 08:13. The evening golden hour extends from 17:03 to 18:28. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Gävle
Morning: 06:31–06:48 · Evening: 18:28–18:44
The Blue Hour in Gävle offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:31 to 06:48, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:28 to 18:44, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Gävle
Gävle is located at a latitude of 60.67° and a longitude of 17.14°. The city is in the Europe/Stockholm timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Gävle vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Gävle
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Gävle. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 13m 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 Gävle, with up to 19h 8m 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 Gävle sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 17m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Gävle brings the shortest days with only 5h 39m 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 Gävle
On the same latitude as Gävle
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Gävle (60.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 48m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Gävle
When does the sun rise in Gävle today?
Today the sun rises in Gävle at 07:14 and sets at 18:02.
How long is the day in Gävle today?
The day lasts 10h 48m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gävle today?
In the morning from 06:48–08:13, in the evening from 17:03–18:28.
When is the longest day in Gävle?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 19h 8m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 39m.
When does it get dark in Gävle today?
It is dark from 18:44, fully dark from 20:24.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Gävle. All times are in local time. How it is calculated