Sunrise and Sunset in Mariestad Today
In Mariestad, Sweden, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:24 and sets at 18:18. The day length is 10h 54m. Solar noon is reached at 12:52.
Mariestad: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Mariestad 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 03:53, the latest on December 27 at 08:56.
The sun sets earliest on December 15 at 15:09 and latest on June 23 at 22:19.
The longest day of the year has 12 h 9 min more daylight than the shortest.
Mariestad 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 | 08:42 | 15:45 | 7 h 3 min | southwest 228° |
| Feb | 07:38 | 17:00 | 9 h 22 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Mar | 06:21 | 18:07 | 11 h 46 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:52 | 20:18 | 14 h 26 min | west-northwest 291° |
| May | 04:36 | 21:27 | 16 h 51 min | northwest 311° |
| Jun | 03:54 | 22:16 | 18 h 22 min | northwest 322° |
| Jul | 04:19 | 22:00 | 17 h 41 min | northwest 317° |
| Aug | 05:24 | 20:52 | 15 h 28 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Sep | 06:33 | 19:24 | 12 h 51 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 07:40 | 17:58 | 10 h 18 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Nov | 07:54 | 15:42 | 7 h 48 min | southwest 234° |
| Dec | 08:50 | 15:09 | 6 h 19 min | southwest 223° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (322°) in June, southwest (223°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 99° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Mariestad
Morning: 07:00–08:19 · Evening: 17:23–18:43
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Mariestad, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:00 to 08:19. The evening golden hour extends from 17:23 to 18:43. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Mariestad
Morning: 06:44–07:00 · Evening: 18:43–18:58
The Blue Hour in Mariestad offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:44 to 07:00, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:43 to 18:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Mariestad
Mariestad is located at a latitude of 58.71° and a longitude of 13.82°. The city is in the Europe/Stockholm timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Mariestad vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Mariestad
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Mariestad. 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 Mariestad, with up to 18h 25m 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 Mariestad 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 Mariestad brings the shortest days with only 6h 16m 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 Mariestad
On the same latitude as Mariestad
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Mariestad (58.7° 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 Mariestad
When does the sun rise in Mariestad today?
Today the sun rises in Mariestad at 07:24 and sets at 18:18.
How long is the day in Mariestad today?
The day lasts 10h 54m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mariestad today?
In the morning from 07:00–08:19, in the evening from 17:23–18:43.
When is the longest day in Mariestad?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 25m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 16m.
When does it get dark in Mariestad today?
It is dark from 18:58, fully dark from 20:32.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Mariestad. All times are in local time. How it is calculated