Sunrise and Sunset in Kristianstad Today
In Kristianstad, Sweden, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:20 and sets at 18:20. The day length is 11h 0m. Solar noon is reached at 12:50.
Kristianstad: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kristianstad at 12:50 – 50 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 04:15, the latest on December 28 at 08:35.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:28 and latest on June 24 at 21:54.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 41 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kristianstad 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 | 08:24 | 16:01 | 7 h 36 min | southwest 232° | 48 h |
| Feb | 07:28 | 17:06 | 9 h 38 min | west-southwest 249° | 64 h |
| Mar | 06:19 | 18:06 | 11 h 48 min | west 268° | 131 h |
| Apr | 05:58 | 20:10 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 289° | 207 h |
| May | 04:50 | 21:10 | 16 h 20 min | northwest 307° | 271 h |
| Jun | 04:16 | 21:51 | 17 h 36 min | northwest 317° | 266 h |
| Jul | 04:37 | 21:39 | 17 h 2 min | northwest 312° | 272 h |
| Aug | 05:34 | 20:40 | 15 h 6 min | west-northwest 297° | 242 h |
| Sep | 06:34 | 19:21 | 12 h 47 min | west 276° | 171 h |
| Oct | 07:34 | 18:02 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 256° | 107 h |
| Nov | 07:39 | 15:55 | 8 h 16 min | west-southwest 237° | 54 h |
| Dec | 08:28 | 15:28 | 6 h 59 min | southwest 227° | 36 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (317°) in June, southwest (227°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 90° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 272 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 36 – 1,869 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Falsterbo, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Kristianstad
Morning: 06:57–08:10 · Evening: 17:30–18:43
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kristianstad, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:57 to 08:10. The evening golden hour extends from 17:30 to 18:43. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kristianstad
Morning: 06:42–06:57 · Evening: 18:43–18:57
The Blue Hour in Kristianstad offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:42 to 06:57, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:43 to 18:57, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kristianstad
Kristianstad is located at a latitude of 56.03° and a longitude of 14.15°. The city is in the Europe/Stockholm timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kristianstad vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kristianstad
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kristianstad. 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 Kristianstad, with up to 17h 38m 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 Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad brings the shortest days with only 6h 56m 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 Kristianstad
On the same latitude as Kristianstad
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kristianstad (56° 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 Kristianstad
When does the sun rise in Kristianstad today?
Today the sun rises in Kristianstad at 07:20 and sets at 18:20.
How long is the day in Kristianstad today?
The day lasts 11h 0m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kristianstad today?
In the morning from 06:57–08:10, in the evening from 17:30–18:43.
When is the longest day in Kristianstad?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 38m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 56m.
When does it get dark in Kristianstad today?
It is dark from 18:57, fully dark from 20:24.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kristianstad. All times are in local time. How it is calculated