Sunrise and Sunset in Karlshamn Today
In Karlshamn, Sweden, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:17 and sets at 18:17. The day length is 11h 0m. Solar noon is reached at 12:48.
Karlshamn: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Karlshamn at 12:48 – 48 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 18 at 04:12, the latest on December 28 at 08:33.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:24 and latest on June 24 at 21:52.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 45 min more daylight than the shortest.
Karlshamn 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 | 08:22 | 15:57 | 7 h 35 min | southwest 231° |
| Feb | 07:26 | 17:03 | 9 h 37 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Mar | 06:16 | 18:03 | 11 h 48 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:54 | 20:07 | 14 h 13 min | west-northwest 289° |
| May | 04:47 | 21:08 | 16 h 21 min | northwest 307° |
| Jun | 04:12 | 21:50 | 17 h 38 min | northwest 317° |
| Jul | 04:34 | 21:37 | 17 h 4 min | northwest 313° |
| Aug | 05:30 | 20:38 | 15 h 7 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Sep | 06:31 | 19:18 | 12 h 47 min | west 276° |
| Oct | 07:31 | 17:59 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Nov | 07:37 | 15:51 | 8 h 14 min | west-southwest 237° |
| Dec | 08:26 | 15:24 | 6 h 57 min | southwest 226° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (317°) in June, southwest (226°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 91° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Karlshamn
Morning: 06:54–08:08 · Evening: 17:26–18:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Karlshamn, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:54 to 08:08. The evening golden hour extends from 17:26 to 18:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Karlshamn
Morning: 06:40–06:54 · Evening: 18:40–18:54
The Blue Hour in Karlshamn offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:40 to 06:54, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:40 to 18:54, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Karlshamn
Karlshamn is located at a latitude of 56.17° and a longitude of 14.86°. The city is in the Europe/Stockholm timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Karlshamn vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Karlshamn
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Karlshamn. 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 Karlshamn, with up to 17h 40m 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 Karlshamn 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 Karlshamn brings the shortest days with only 6h 55m 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 Karlshamn
On the same latitude as Karlshamn
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Karlshamn (56.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 0m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Karlshamn
When does the sun rise in Karlshamn today?
Today the sun rises in Karlshamn at 07:17 and sets at 18:17.
How long is the day in Karlshamn today?
The day lasts 11h 0m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Karlshamn today?
In the morning from 06:54–08:08, in the evening from 17:26–18:40.
When is the longest day in Karlshamn?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 40m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 55m.
When does it get dark in Karlshamn today?
It is dark from 18:54, fully dark from 20:22.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Karlshamn. All times are in local time. How it is calculated