Sunrise and Sunset in Sauda Today
In Sauda, Norway, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:56 and sets at 18:46. The day length is 10h 51m. Solar noon is reached at 13:22.
Sauda: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sauda at 13:22 – 1 h 22 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 04:14, the latest on December 27 at 09:34.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 15:30 and latest on June 23 at 22:58.
The longest day of the year has 12 h 45 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sauda 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 | 09:19 | 16:08 | 6 h 49 min | southwest 227° |
| Feb | 08:11 | 17:26 | 9 h 15 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Mar | 06:51 | 18:36 | 11 h 45 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:19 | 20:51 | 14 h 32 min | west-northwest 292° |
| May | 04:59 | 22:03 | 17 h 4 min | northwest 312° |
| Jun | 04:14 | 22:55 | 18 h 41 min | northwest 324° |
| Jul | 04:41 | 22:38 | 17 h 57 min | northwest 318° |
| Aug | 05:50 | 21:26 | 15 h 36 min | west-northwest 300° |
| Sep | 07:02 | 19:55 | 12 h 53 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 08:12 | 18:26 | 10 h 14 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Nov | 08:30 | 16:07 | 7 h 37 min | southwest 233° |
| Dec | 09:28 | 15:30 | 6 h 2 min | southwest 221° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (324°) in June, southwest (221°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 103° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Sauda
Morning: 07:30–08:52 · Evening: 17:50–19:12
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sauda, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:30 to 08:52. The evening golden hour extends from 17:50 to 19:12. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sauda
Morning: 07:14–07:30 · Evening: 19:12–19:28
The Blue Hour in Sauda offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:14 to 07:30, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:12 to 19:28, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sauda
Sauda is located at a latitude of 59.65° and a longitude of 6.35°. The city is in the Europe/Oslo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sauda vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sauda
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sauda. 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 Sauda, with up to 18h 44m 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 Sauda 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 Sauda brings the shortest days with only 5h 59m 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 Sauda
On the same latitude as Sauda
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sauda (59.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 51m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sauda
When does the sun rise in Sauda today?
Today the sun rises in Sauda at 07:56 and sets at 18:46.
How long is the day in Sauda today?
The day lasts 10h 51m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sauda today?
In the morning from 07:30–08:52, in the evening from 17:50–19:12.
When is the longest day in Sauda?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 59m.
When does it get dark in Sauda today?
It is dark from 19:28, fully dark from 21:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sauda. All times are in local time. How it is calculated