North Cape: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In North Cape, Norway, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:59 and sets at 17:07. The day length is 10h 8m. Solar noon is reached at 12:04.
North Cape: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in North Cape at 12:04 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on August 1 at 00:23, the latest on January 22 at 11:13.
The sun sets earliest on November 19 at 11:32 and latest on May 11 at 00:13.
Between polar night and midnight sun, daylight in North Cape ranges from none at all to 24 hours.
North Cape 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 | — | — | 0 min | — |
| Feb | 08:01 | 15:01 | 7 h 0 min | southwest 231° |
| Mar | 05:40 | 17:13 | 11 h 32 min | west 266° |
| Apr | 04:03 | 20:33 | 16 h 29 min | northwest 305° |
| May | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Jun | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Jul | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Aug | 02:55 | 21:42 | 18 h 47 min | northwest 322° |
| Sep | 05:25 | 18:55 | 13 h 30 min | west-northwest 281° |
| Oct | 07:35 | 16:27 | 8 h 52 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Nov | 09:38 | 12:23 | 2 h 45 min | south-southwest 199° |
| Dec | — | — | 0 min | — |
Direction of sunset: northwest (322°) in August, south-southwest (199°) in November.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 122° 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 North Cape
Morning: 06:19–08:34 · Evening: 15:32–17:47
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In North Cape, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:19 to 08:34. The evening golden hour extends from 15:32 to 17:47. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in North Cape
Morning: 05:54–06:19 · Evening: 17:47–18:12
The Blue Hour in North Cape offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:54 to 06:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:47 to 18:12, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About North Cape
North Cape is located at a latitude of 71.17° and a longitude of 25.78°. The city is in the Europe/Oslo timezone. Lying beyond the polar circle, North Cape 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 North Cape
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in North Cape. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 19m 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 North Cape 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 North Cape sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 26m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in North Cape 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 North Cape
When does the sun rise in North Cape today?
Today the sun rises in North Cape at 06:59 and sets at 17:07.
How long is the day in North Cape today?
The day lasts 10h 8m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in North Cape today?
In the morning from 06:19–08:34, in the evening from 15:32–17:47.
When is the longest day in North Cape?
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 North Cape today?
It is dark from 18:12, fully dark from 20:52.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of North Cape. All times are in local time. How it is calculated