Sunrise and Sunset in Leirvík Today
In Leirvík, Faroe Islands, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:52 and sets at 18:34. The day length is 10h 42m. Solar noon is reached at 13:14.
Leirvík: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Leirvík at 13:14 – 1 h 14 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 03:32, the latest on December 26 at 09:54.
The sun sets earliest on December 17 at 14:55 and latest on June 22 at 23:24.
The longest day of the year has 14 h 48 min more daylight than the shortest.
Leirvík 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 | 09:33 | 15:39 | 6 h 6 min | southwest 222° |
| Feb | 08:13 | 17:09 | 8 h 56 min | west-southwest 244° |
| Mar | 06:44 | 18:28 | 11 h 44 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:02 | 20:52 | 14 h 50 min | west-northwest 294° |
| May | 04:31 | 22:16 | 17 h 45 min | northwest 317° |
| Jun | 03:33 | 23:21 | 19 h 48 min | north-northwest 331° |
| Jul | 04:06 | 22:56 | 18 h 50 min | northwest 324° |
| Aug | 05:29 | 21:31 | 16 h 2 min | west-northwest 303° |
| Sep | 06:52 | 19:50 | 12 h 58 min | west 278° |
| Oct | 08:11 | 18:12 | 10 h 1 min | west-southwest 253° |
| Nov | 08:39 | 15:42 | 7 h 3 min | southwest 229° |
| Dec | 09:47 | 14:55 | 5 h 8 min | southwest 215° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (331°) in June, southwest (215°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 116° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Leirvík
Morning: 07:24–08:54 · Evening: 17:33–19:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Leirvík, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:24 to 08:54. The evening golden hour extends from 17:33 to 19:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Leirvík
Morning: 07:07–07:24 · Evening: 19:02–19:19
The Blue Hour in Leirvík offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:07 to 07:24, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:02 to 19:19, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Leirvík
Leirvík is located at a latitude of 62.21° and a longitude of -6.69°. The city is in the Atlantic/Faroe timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Leirvík vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Leirvík
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Leirvík. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 14m 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 Leirvík, with up to 19h 52m 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 Leirvík 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 Leirvík brings the shortest days with only 5h 4m 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.
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Questions about the sun in Leirvík
When does the sun rise in Leirvík today?
Today the sun rises in Leirvík at 07:52 and sets at 18:34.
How long is the day in Leirvík today?
The day lasts 10h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Leirvík today?
In the morning from 07:24–08:54, in the evening from 17:33–19:02.
When is the longest day in Leirvík?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 19h 52m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 4m.
When does it get dark in Leirvík today?
It is dark from 19:19, fully dark from 21:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Leirvík. All times are in local time. How it is calculated