Sunrise and Sunset in Linköping Today
In Linköping, Sweden, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:17 and sets at 18:11. The day length is 10h 54m. Solar noon is reached at 12:45.
Linköping: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Linköping at 12:45 – 45 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 03:49, the latest on December 28 at 08:47.
The sun sets earliest on December 15 at 15:04 and latest on June 23 at 22:08.
The longest day of the year has 11 h 58 min more daylight than the shortest.
Linköping 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 | 08:33 | 15:40 | 7 h 7 min | southwest 229° |
| Feb | 07:30 | 16:53 | 9 h 24 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Mar | 06:13 | 18:00 | 11 h 46 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:45 | 20:10 | 14 h 25 min | west-northwest 291° |
| May | 04:30 | 21:18 | 16 h 48 min | northwest 310° |
| Jun | 03:50 | 22:06 | 18 h 16 min | northwest 321° |
| Jul | 04:14 | 21:51 | 17 h 36 min | northwest 316° |
| Aug | 05:18 | 20:43 | 15 h 25 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Sep | 06:26 | 19:17 | 12 h 51 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 07:33 | 17:52 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Nov | 07:45 | 15:37 | 7 h 51 min | southwest 234° |
| Dec | 08:40 | 15:04 | 6 h 24 min | southwest 223° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (321°) in June, southwest (223°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 98° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Linköping
Morning: 06:52–08:11 · Evening: 17:17–18:36
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Linköping, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:52 to 08:11. The evening golden hour extends from 17:17 to 18:36. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Linköping
Morning: 06:37–06:52 · Evening: 18:36–18:51
The Blue Hour in Linköping offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:37 to 06:52, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:36 to 18:51, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Linköping
Linköping is located at a latitude of 58.41° and a longitude of 15.62°. The city is in the Europe/Stockholm timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Linköping vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Linköping
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Linköping. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 12m 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 Linköping, with up to 18h 19m 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 Linköping sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 15m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Linköping brings the shortest days with only 6h 21m 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 Linköping
On the same latitude as Linköping
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Linköping (58.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 54m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Linköping
When does the sun rise in Linköping today?
Today the sun rises in Linköping at 07:17 and sets at 18:11.
How long is the day in Linköping today?
The day lasts 10h 54m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Linköping today?
In the morning from 06:52–08:11, in the evening from 17:17–18:36.
When is the longest day in Linköping?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 19m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 21m.
When does it get dark in Linköping today?
It is dark from 18:51, fully dark from 20:24.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Linköping. All times are in local time. How it is calculated