Sunrise and Sunset in Sastamala Today
In Sastamala, Finland, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:52 and sets at 18:38. The day length is 10h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 13:15.
Sastamala: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sastamala at 13:15 – 1 h 15 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 03:46, the latest on December 26 at 09:45.
The sun sets earliest on December 17 at 15:07 and latest on June 22 at 23:13.
The longest day of the year has 14 h 2 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sastamala 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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 09:27 | 15:48 | 6 h 22 min | southwest 224° | 36 h |
| Feb | 08:11 | 17:14 | 9 h 2 min | west-southwest 245° | 68 h |
| Mar | 06:46 | 18:29 | 11 h 44 min | west 267° | 144 h |
| Apr | 06:07 | 20:50 | 14 h 43 min | west-northwest 293° | 190 h |
| May | 04:40 | 22:10 | 17 h 30 min | northwest 315° | 259 h |
| Jun | 03:47 | 23:10 | 19 h 22 min | north-northwest 329° | 259 h |
| Jul | 04:18 | 22:48 | 18 h 31 min | northwest 322° | 264 h |
| Aug | 05:35 | 21:28 | 15 h 53 min | west-northwest 302° | 214 h |
| Sep | 06:54 | 19:51 | 12 h 57 min | west 277° | 140 h |
| Oct | 08:10 | 18:16 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 253° | 77 h |
| Nov | 08:34 | 15:50 | 7 h 15 min | southwest 230° | 28 h |
| Dec | 09:39 | 15:07 | 5 h 28 min | southwest 217° | 22 h |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (329°) in June, southwest (217°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 111° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 264 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 22 – 1,701 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Jokioinen, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Sastamala
Morning: 07:25–08:52 · Evening: 17:38–19:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sastamala, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:25 to 08:52. The evening golden hour extends from 17:38 to 19:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sastamala
Morning: 07:08–07:25 · Evening: 19:04–19:21
The Blue Hour in Sastamala offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:08 to 07:25, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:04 to 19:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sastamala
Sastamala is located at a latitude of 61.35° and a longitude of 22.91°. The city is in the Europe/Helsinki timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sastamala vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sastamala
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sastamala. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 13m 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 Sastamala, with up to 19h 26m 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 Sastamala 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 Sastamala brings the shortest days with only 5h 24m 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 Sastamala
When does the sun rise in Sastamala today?
Today the sun rises in Sastamala at 07:52 and sets at 18:38.
How long is the day in Sastamala today?
The day lasts 10h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sastamala today?
In the morning from 07:25–08:52, in the evening from 17:38–19:04.
When is the longest day in Sastamala?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 19h 26m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 24m.
When does it get dark in Sastamala today?
It is dark from 19:21, fully dark from 21:03.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sastamala. All times are in local time. How it is calculated