Sunrise and Sunset in Nuuk Today
In Nuuk, Greenland, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 08:56 and sets at 19:30. The day length is 10h 34m. Solar noon is reached at 14:14.
Nuuk: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Nuuk at 14:14 – 2 h 14 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 20 at 03:53, the latest on December 25 at 11:23.
The sun sets earliest on December 18 at 15:27 and latest on June 21 at 01:04.
The longest day of the year has 17 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.
Nuuk 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 | 10:54 | 16:19 | 5 h 25 min | southwest 217° |
| Feb | 09:22 | 18:01 | 8 h 39 min | west-southwest 242° |
| Mar | 07:45 | 19:27 | 11 h 43 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:54 | 22:01 | 15 h 6 min | west-northwest 295° |
| May | 05:11 | 23:37 | 18 h 26 min | northwest 321° |
| Jun | 03:55 | 01:00 | 21 h 5 min | north-northwest 340° |
| Jul | 04:39 | 00:23 | 19 h 44 min | north-northwest 330° |
| Aug | 06:17 | 22:42 | 16 h 25 min | northwest 305° |
| Sep | 07:49 | 20:52 | 13 h 3 min | west 278° |
| Oct | 09:17 | 19:06 | 9 h 49 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Nov | 09:56 | 16:25 | 6 h 30 min | southwest 225° |
| Dec | 11:16 | 15:27 | 4 h 12 min | south-southwest 209° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (340°) in June, south-southwest (209°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 131° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Nuuk
Morning: 08:26–10:03 · Evening: 18:24–20:00
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Nuuk, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:26 to 10:03. The evening golden hour extends from 18:24 to 20:00. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Nuuk
Morning: 08:08–08:26 · Evening: 20:00–20:18
The Blue Hour in Nuuk offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 08:08 to 08:26, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:00 to 20:18, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Nuuk
Nuuk is located at a latitude of 64.18° and a longitude of -51.72°. The city is in the America/Nuuk timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Nuuk vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Nuuk
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Nuuk. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 15m 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 Nuuk, with up to 21h 11m 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 Nuuk sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 17m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Nuuk brings the shortest days with only 4h 6m 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 Nuuk
When does the sun rise in Nuuk today?
Today the sun rises in Nuuk at 08:53 and sets at 19:34.
How long is the day in Nuuk today?
The day lasts 10h 41m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nuuk today?
In the morning from 08:24–10:00, in the evening from 18:27–20:03.
When is the longest day in Nuuk?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 21h 11m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 6m.
When does it get dark in Nuuk today?
It is dark from 20:22, fully dark from 22:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Nuuk. All times are in local time. How it is calculated