Sunrise and Sunset in Oslo Today
In Oslo, Norway, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:48 and sets at 16:11. The day length is 8h 23m. Solar noon is reached at 12:00.
Oslo: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Oslo at 12:00 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 19 at 03:53, the latest on December 27 at 09:19.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 15:10 and latest on June 23 at 22:44.
The longest day of the year has 12 h 56 min more daylight than the shortest.
Oslo 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 | 09:03 | 15:49 | 6 h 45 min | southwest 226° |
| Feb | 07:54 | 17:08 | 9 h 13 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Mar | 06:33 | 18:19 | 11 h 45 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:00 | 20:34 | 14 h 34 min | west-northwest 292° |
| May | 04:40 | 21:48 | 17 h 8 min | northwest 312° |
| Jun | 03:54 | 22:41 | 18 h 47 min | northwest 325° |
| Jul | 04:21 | 22:23 | 18 h 2 min | northwest 319° |
| Aug | 05:31 | 21:09 | 15 h 38 min | west-northwest 300° |
| Sep | 06:44 | 19:38 | 12 h 54 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 07:55 | 18:08 | 10 h 13 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Nov | 08:14 | 15:48 | 7 h 34 min | southwest 232° |
| Dec | 09:13 | 15:10 | 5 h 58 min | southwest 220° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (325°) in June, southwest (220°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 104° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Oslo
Morning: 07:20–08:58 · Evening: 15:01–16:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Oslo, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:20 to 08:58. The evening golden hour extends from 15:01 to 16:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Oslo
Morning: 07:02–07:20 · Evening: 16:40–16:57
The Blue Hour in Oslo offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:02 to 07:20, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:40 to 16:57, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Oslo
Oslo is located at a latitude of 59.91° and a longitude of 10.75°. The city is in the Europe/Oslo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Oslo vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Oslo
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Oslo. 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 Oslo, with up to 18h 50m 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 Oslo sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 16m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Oslo brings the shortest days with only 5h 54m 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.
On the same latitude as Oslo
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Oslo (59.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 8h 23m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Oslo
When does the sun rise in Oslo today?
Today the sun rises in Oslo at 07:48 and sets at 16:11.
How long is the day in Oslo today?
The day lasts 8h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Oslo today?
In the morning from 07:20–08:58, in the evening from 15:01–16:40.
When is the longest day in Oslo?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 50m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 54m.
When does it get dark in Oslo today?
It is dark from 16:57, fully dark from 18:35.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Oslo. All times are in local time. How it is calculated