Sunrise and Sunset in Sandnes Today
In Sandnes, Norway, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:57 and sets at 18:50. The day length is 10h 53m. Solar noon is reached at 13:24.
Sandnes: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sandnes at 13:24 – 1 h 24 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 04:24, the latest on December 27 at 09:30.
The sun sets earliest on December 15 at 15:40 and latest on June 23 at 22:52.
The longest day of the year has 12 h 14 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sandnes 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 | 09:16 | 16:17 | 7 h 1 min | southwest 228° |
| Feb | 08:11 | 17:32 | 9 h 21 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Mar | 06:53 | 18:39 | 11 h 46 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:24 | 20:51 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 291° |
| May | 05:07 | 22:00 | 16 h 53 min | northwest 311° |
| Jun | 04:25 | 22:50 | 18 h 25 min | northwest 322° |
| Jul | 04:50 | 22:34 | 17 h 44 min | northwest 317° |
| Aug | 05:56 | 21:25 | 15 h 29 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Sep | 07:05 | 19:57 | 12 h 51 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 08:13 | 18:30 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Nov | 08:28 | 16:14 | 7 h 46 min | southwest 234° |
| Dec | 09:23 | 15:40 | 6 h 17 min | southwest 222° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (322°) in June, southwest (222°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 100° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Sandnes
Morning: 07:32–08:52 · Evening: 17:55–19:15
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sandnes, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:32 to 08:52. The evening golden hour extends from 17:55 to 19:15. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sandnes
Morning: 07:17–07:32 · Evening: 19:15–19:30
The Blue Hour in Sandnes offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:17 to 07:32, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:15 to 19:30, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sandnes
Sandnes is located at a latitude of 58.85° and a longitude of 5.74°. The city is in the Europe/Oslo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sandnes vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sandnes
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sandnes. 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 Sandnes, with up to 18h 27m 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 Sandnes 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 Sandnes brings the shortest days with only 6h 13m 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 Sandnes
On the same latitude as Sandnes
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sandnes (58.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 53m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sandnes
When does the sun rise in Sandnes today?
Today the sun rises in Sandnes at 07:57 and sets at 18:50.
How long is the day in Sandnes today?
The day lasts 10h 53m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sandnes today?
In the morning from 07:32–08:52, in the evening from 17:55–19:15.
When is the longest day in Sandnes?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 27m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 13m.
When does it get dark in Sandnes today?
It is dark from 19:30, fully dark from 21:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sandnes. All times are in local time. How it is calculated