Sunrise and Sunset in Lerwick Today
In Lerwick, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:26 and sets at 18:16. The day length is 10h 49m. Solar noon is reached at 12:52.
Lerwick: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Lerwick at 12:52 – 52 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 03:38, the latest on December 27 at 09:09.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 14:56 and latest on June 23 at 22:34.
The longest day of the year has 13 h 6 min more daylight than the shortest.
Lerwick 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 | 08:53 | 15:35 | 6 h 42 min | southwest 226° | 27 h |
| Feb | 07:43 | 16:55 | 9 h 12 min | west-southwest 246° | 58 h |
| Mar | 06:21 | 18:06 | 11 h 45 min | west 268° | 98 h |
| Apr | 05:47 | 20:23 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 292° | 141 h |
| May | 04:25 | 21:37 | 17 h 12 min | northwest 313° | 192 h |
| Jun | 03:39 | 22:31 | 18 h 53 min | northwest 325° | 148 h |
| Jul | 04:06 | 22:13 | 18 h 6 min | northwest 319° | 129 h |
| Aug | 05:17 | 20:58 | 15 h 41 min | west-northwest 300° | 132 h |
| Sep | 06:32 | 19:26 | 12 h 54 min | west 277° | 100 h |
| Oct | 07:44 | 17:55 | 10 h 11 min | west-southwest 254° | 75 h |
| Nov | 08:03 | 15:34 | 7 h 31 min | southwest 232° | 38 h |
| Dec | 09:03 | 14:56 | 5 h 53 min | southwest 220° | 21 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (325°) in June, southwest (220°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 105° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 192 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 21 – 1,159 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Lerwick, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Lerwick
Morning: 07:01–08:24 · Evening: 17:18–18:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Lerwick, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:01 to 08:24. The evening golden hour extends from 17:18 to 18:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Lerwick
Morning: 06:45–07:01 · Evening: 18:41–18:57
The Blue Hour in Lerwick offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:45 to 07:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:41 to 18:57, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Lerwick
Lerwick is located at a latitude of 60.15° and a longitude of -1.14°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Lerwick vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Lerwick
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Lerwick. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 13m 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 Lerwick, with up to 18h 56m 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 Lerwick 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 Lerwick brings the shortest days with only 5h 49m 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 Lerwick
On the same latitude as Lerwick
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Lerwick (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 Lerwick
When does the sun rise in Lerwick today?
Today the sun rises in Lerwick at 07:26 and sets at 18:16.
How long is the day in Lerwick today?
The day lasts 10h 49m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lerwick today?
In the morning from 07:01–08:24, in the evening from 17:18–18:41.
When is the longest day in Lerwick?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 56m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 49m.
When does it get dark in Lerwick today?
It is dark from 18:57, fully dark from 20:35.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Lerwick. All times are in local time. How it is calculated