Sunrise and Sunset in Maniitsoq Today
In Maniitsoq, Greenland, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 09:03 and sets at 19:32. The day length is 10h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 14:19.
Maniitsoq: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Maniitsoq at 14:19 – 2 h 19 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 21 at 03:12, the latest on December 24 at 11:52.
The sun sets earliest on December 19 at 15:07 and latest on June 21 at 01:54.
The longest day of the year has 19 h 26 min more daylight than the shortest.
Maniitsoq 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 | 11:15 | 16:07 | 4 h 53 min | southwest 214° |
| Feb | 09:33 | 17:59 | 8 h 26 min | west-southwest 241° |
| Mar | 07:50 | 19:32 | 11 h 42 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:53 | 22:11 | 15 h 18 min | west-northwest 297° |
| May | 05:01 | 23:57 | 18 h 56 min | northwest 325° |
| Jun | 03:18 | 01:47 | 22 h 30 min | north 350° |
| Jul | 04:21 | 00:50 | 20 h 29 min | north-northwest 335° |
| Aug | 06:13 | 22:55 | 16 h 42 min | northwest 307° |
| Sep | 07:52 | 20:58 | 13 h 6 min | west 278° |
| Oct | 09:26 | 19:07 | 9 h 41 min | west-southwest 250° |
| Nov | 10:12 | 16:18 | 6 h 6 min | southwest 223° |
| Dec | 11:44 | 15:08 | 3 h 24 min | south-southwest 203° |
Direction of sunset: north (350°) in June, south-southwest (203°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 147° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Maniitsoq
Morning: 08:32–10:14 · Evening: 18:22–20:03
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Maniitsoq, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:32 to 10:14. The evening golden hour extends from 18:22 to 20:03. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Maniitsoq
Morning: 08:13–08:32 · Evening: 20:03–20:23
The Blue Hour in Maniitsoq offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 08:13 to 08:32, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:03 to 20:23, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Maniitsoq
Maniitsoq is located at a latitude of 65.42° and a longitude of -52.90°. The city is in the America/Nuuk timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Maniitsoq vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Maniitsoq
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Maniitsoq. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 16m 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 Maniitsoq, with up to 22h 42m 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 Maniitsoq sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 18m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Maniitsoq brings the shortest days with only 3h 17m 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 Maniitsoq
When does the sun rise in Maniitsoq today?
Today the sun rises in Maniitsoq at 09:00 and sets at 19:36.
How long is the day in Maniitsoq today?
The day lasts 10h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Maniitsoq today?
In the morning from 08:29–10:10, in the evening from 18:26–20:07.
When is the longest day in Maniitsoq?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 22h 42m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 3h 17m.
When does it get dark in Maniitsoq today?
It is dark from 20:26, fully dark from 22:25.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Maniitsoq. All times are in local time. How it is calculated