Sunrise and Sunset in Helgoland Today

In Helgoland, Germany, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:41 and sets at 18:50. The day length is 11h 9m. Solar noon is reached at 13:16.

Helgoland: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Helgoland at 13:16 – 1 h 16 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 04:54, the latest on December 29 at 08:48.

The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 16:04 and latest on June 24 at 22:06.

The longest day of the year has 9 h 51 min more daylight than the shortest.

Helgoland 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	08:39	16:36	7 h 56 min	southwest 234°	49 h
Feb	07:48	17:37	9 h 48 min	west-southwest 250°	74 h
Mar	06:43	18:32	11 h 49 min	west 268°	138 h
Apr	06:27	20:30	14 h 3 min	west-northwest 288°	205 h
May	05:24	21:25	16 h 1 min	northwest 305°	251 h
Jun	04:54	22:03	17 h 9 min	northwest 314°	240 h
Jul	05:14	21:53	16 h 39 min	northwest 310°	248 h
Aug	06:05	20:59	14 h 54 min	west-northwest 295°	225 h
Sep	07:01	19:44	12 h 44 min	west 276°	156 h
Oct	07:56	18:31	10 h 35 min	west-southwest 256°	105 h
Nov	07:56	16:28	8 h 32 min	west-southwest 238°	51 h
Dec	08:42	16:04	7 h 23 min	southwest 229°	38 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (314°) in June, southwest (229°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 85° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 251 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 38 – 1,780 hours a year.

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

Golden Hour in Helgoland

Morning: 07:19–08:29 · Evening: 18:02–19:11

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Helgoland, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:19 to 08:29. The evening golden hour extends from 18:02 to 19:11. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Helgoland

Morning: 07:05–07:19 · Evening: 19:11–19:25

The Blue Hour in Helgoland offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:05 to 07:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:11 to 19:25, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Helgoland

Helgoland is located at a latitude of 54.18° and a longitude of 7.89°. The city is in the Europe/Berlin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Helgoland vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Helgoland

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Helgoland. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 11m 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 Helgoland, with up to 17h 11m 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 Helgoland sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 14m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Helgoland brings the shortest days with only 7h 20m 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 Helgoland

On the same latitude as Helgoland

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Helgoland (54.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 9m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Helgoland

When does the sun rise in Helgoland today?

Today the sun rises in Helgoland at 07:43 and sets at 18:47.

How long is the day in Helgoland today?

The day lasts 11h 5m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Helgoland today?

In the morning from 07:21–08:31, in the evening from 17:59–19:09.

When is the longest day in Helgoland?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 11m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 20m.

When does it get dark in Helgoland today?

It is dark from 19:23, fully dark from 20:45.