Sunrise and Sunset in Orkanger Today
In Orkanger, Norway, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:48 and sets at 18:26. The day length is 10h 39m. Solar noon is reached at 13:08.
Orkanger: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Orkanger at 13:08 – 1 h 8 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 03:06, the latest on December 25 at 10:02.
The sun sets earliest on December 18 at 14:34 and latest on June 22 at 23:37.
The longest day of the year has 15 h 57 min more daylight than the shortest.
Orkanger 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 | 09:38 | 15:22 | 5 h 44 min | southwest 220° |
| Feb | 08:12 | 16:58 | 8 h 46 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Mar | 06:39 | 18:21 | 11 h 42 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 05:52 | 20:50 | 14 h 58 min | west-northwest 294° |
| May | 04:15 | 22:21 | 18 h 6 min | northwest 319° |
| Jun | 03:08 | 23:34 | 20 h 26 min | north-northwest 336° |
| Jul | 03:46 | 23:04 | 19 h 19 min | north-northwest 327° |
| Aug | 05:16 | 21:31 | 16 h 15 min | northwest 304° |
| Sep | 06:44 | 19:45 | 13 h 1 min | west 278° |
| Oct | 08:08 | 18:03 | 9 h 55 min | west-southwest 252° |
| Nov | 08:41 | 15:27 | 6 h 46 min | southwest 227° |
| Dec | 09:56 | 14:35 | 4 h 39 min | south-southwest 212° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (336°) in June, south-southwest (212°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 124° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Orkanger
Morning: 07:19–08:52 · Evening: 17:22–18:55
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Orkanger, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:19 to 08:52. The evening golden hour extends from 17:22 to 18:55. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Orkanger
Morning: 07:01–07:19 · Evening: 18:55–19:13
The Blue Hour in Orkanger offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:01 to 07:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:55 to 19:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Orkanger
Orkanger is located at a latitude of 63.31° and a longitude of 9.85°. The city is in the Europe/Oslo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Orkanger vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Orkanger
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Orkanger. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 14m 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 Orkanger, with up to 20h 31m 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 Orkanger 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 Orkanger brings the shortest days with only 4h 34m 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 Orkanger
When does the sun rise in Orkanger today?
Today the sun rises in Orkanger at 07:48 and sets at 18:26.
How long is the day in Orkanger today?
The day lasts 10h 39m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Orkanger today?
In the morning from 07:19–08:52, in the evening from 17:22–18:55.
When is the longest day in Orkanger?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 20h 31m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 34m.
When does it get dark in Orkanger today?
It is dark from 19:13, fully dark from 21:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Orkanger. All times are in local time. How it is calculated