Lofoten Islands: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Lofoten Islands, Norway, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:36 and sets at 18:01. The day length is 10h 25m. Solar noon is reached at 12:49.
Lofoten Islands: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Lofoten Islands at 12:49 – 49 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 July 19 at 01:24, the latest on January 5 at 11:57.
The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 12:13 and latest on May 24 at 00:46.
Between polar night and midnight sun, daylight in Lofoten Islands ranges from none at all to 24 hours.
Lofoten Islands 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 | 10:40 | 13:41 | 3 h 1 min | south-southwest 201° |
| Feb | 08:21 | 16:11 | 7 h 50 min | west-southwest 237° |
| Mar | 06:23 | 18:00 | 11 h 37 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 05:09 | 20:56 | 15 h 47 min | west-northwest 300° |
| May | 02:43 | 23:17 | 20 h 34 min | north-northwest 336° |
| Jun | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Jul | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Aug | 04:18 | 21:50 | 17 h 32 min | northwest 313° |
| Sep | 06:17 | 19:34 | 13 h 17 min | west 280° |
| Oct | 08:06 | 17:27 | 9 h 21 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Nov | 09:17 | 14:13 | 4 h 56 min | southwest 215° |
| Dec | — | — | 0 min | — |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (336°) in May, south-southwest (201°) in January.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 135° along the horizon.
A dash marks months without a sunrise or sunset (polar night or midnight sun).
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Lofoten Islands
Morning: 07:01–08:56 · Evening: 16:41–18:35
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Lofoten Islands, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:01 to 08:56. The evening golden hour extends from 16:41 to 18:35. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Lofoten Islands
Morning: 06:39–07:01 · Evening: 18:35–18:57
The Blue Hour in Lofoten Islands offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:39 to 07:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:35 to 18:57, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Lofoten Islands
Lofoten Islands is located at a latitude of 68.23° and a longitude of 14.57°. The city is in the Europe/Oslo timezone. Lying beyond the polar circle, Lofoten Islands sees daylight change more than almost anywhere else: around the summer solstice the sun does not set (midnight sun), around the winter solstice it does not rise (polar night).
Seasons & Daylight in Lofoten Islands
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Lofoten Islands. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 17m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer in Lofoten Islands brings the midnight sun: around the solstice the sun does not set at all (24h 0m of daylight). Even at midnight the sky stays bright, and soft, low light can last for hours.
Autumn in Lofoten Islands sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 22m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Lofoten Islands brings the polar night: around the solstice the sun does not rise above the horizon (0h 0m of daylight). Only twilight brightens the sky around midday, often in blue and pastel tones.
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Questions about the sun in Lofoten Islands
When does the sun rise in Lofoten Islands today?
Today the sun rises in Lofoten Islands at 07:36 and sets at 18:01.
How long is the day in Lofoten Islands today?
The day lasts 10h 25m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lofoten Islands today?
In the morning from 07:01–08:56, in the evening from 16:41–18:35.
When is the longest day in Lofoten Islands?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 24h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 0h 0m.
When does it get dark in Lofoten Islands today?
It is dark from 18:57, fully dark from 21:13.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Lofoten Islands. All times are in local time. How it is calculated