Sunrise and Sunset in Godby Today
In Godby, Åland Islands, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 08:02 and sets at 18:51. The day length is 10h 49m. Solar noon is reached at 13:27.
Godby: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Godby at 13:27 – 1 h 27 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 04:12, the latest on December 27 at 09:45.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 15:30 and latest on June 23 at 23:10.
The longest day of the year has 13 h 10 min more daylight than the shortest.
Godby 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 | 09:29 | 16:09 | 6 h 40 min | southwest 226° | 37 h |
| Feb | 08:19 | 17:30 | 9 h 11 min | west-southwest 246° | 61 h |
| Mar | 06:57 | 18:41 | 11 h 45 min | west 268° | 152 h |
| Apr | 06:23 | 20:58 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 292° | 222 h |
| May | 05:00 | 22:13 | 17 h 13 min | northwest 313° | 318 h |
| Jun | 04:13 | 23:07 | 18 h 54 min | northwest 325° | 315 h |
| Jul | 04:41 | 22:49 | 18 h 8 min | northwest 320° | 326 h |
| Aug | 05:52 | 21:34 | 15 h 42 min | west-northwest 301° | 272 h |
| Sep | 07:07 | 20:01 | 12 h 54 min | west 277° | 188 h |
| Oct | 08:19 | 18:30 | 10 h 11 min | west-southwest 254° | 98 h |
| Nov | 08:39 | 16:09 | 7 h 30 min | southwest 232° | 34 h |
| Dec | 09:39 | 15:30 | 5 h 52 min | southwest 220° | 26 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (325°) in June, southwest (220°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 106° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 326 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 26 – 2,049 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Uto, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Godby
Morning: 07:36–09:00 · Evening: 17:54–19:17
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Godby, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:36 to 09:00. The evening golden hour extends from 17:54 to 19:17. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Godby
Morning: 07:20–07:36 · Evening: 19:17–19:33
The Blue Hour in Godby offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:20 to 07:36, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:17 to 19:33, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Godby
Godby is located at a latitude of 60.23° and a longitude of 19.99°. The city is in the Europe/Mariehamn timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Godby vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Godby
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Godby. 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 Godby, with up to 18h 58m 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 Godby 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 Godby brings the shortest days with only 5h 48m 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 Godby
On the same latitude as Godby
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Godby (60.2° 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 Godby
When does the sun rise in Godby today?
Today the sun rises in Godby at 08:02 and sets at 18:51.
How long is the day in Godby today?
The day lasts 10h 49m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Godby today?
In the morning from 07:36–09:00, in the evening from 17:54–19:17.
When is the longest day in Godby?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 58m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 48m.
When does it get dark in Godby today?
It is dark from 19:33, fully dark from 21:11.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Godby. All times are in local time. How it is calculated