Sunrise and Sunset in Tromsø Today
In Tromsø, Norway, the sun rises today on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 09:02 and sets at 13:53. The day length is 4h 51m. Solar noon is reached at 11:28.
Tromsø: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Tromsø at 11:28 – 32 min before 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 July 26 at 01:04, the latest on January 15 at 11:29.
The sun sets earliest on November 27 at 11:42 and latest on May 17 at 00:29.
Between polar night and midnight sun, daylight in Tromsø ranges from none at all to 24 hours.
Tromsø 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 | 11:29 | 12:18 | 49 min | south 186° |
| Feb | 08:15 | 15:42 | 7 h 28 min | southwest 234° |
| Mar | 06:06 | 17:41 | 11 h 35 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 04:42 | 20:48 | 16 h 6 min | west-northwest 303° |
| May | 01:43 | 23:48 | 22 h 5 min | north-northwest 348° |
| Jun | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Jul | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Aug | 03:44 | 21:48 | 18 h 4 min | northwest 317° |
| Sep | 05:56 | 19:19 | 13 h 23 min | west 280° |
| Oct | 07:54 | 17:03 | 9 h 8 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Nov | 09:25 | 13:30 | 4 h 5 min | south-southwest 209° |
| Dec | — | — | 0 min | — |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (348°) in May, south (186°) in January.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 162° along the horizon.
A dash marks months without a sunrise or sunset (polar night or midnight sun).
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Tromsø
Morning: 08:06–10:02 · Evening: 12:53–14:48
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Tromsø, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:06 to 10:02. The evening golden hour extends from 12:53 to 14:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Tromsø
Morning: 07:36–08:06 · Evening: 14:48–15:18
The Blue Hour in Tromsø offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:36 to 08:06, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 14:48 to 15:18, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Tromsø
Tromsø is located at a latitude of 69.65° and a longitude of 18.96°. The city is in the Europe/Oslo timezone. Lying beyond the polar circle, Tromsø sees daylight change more than almost anywhere else: around the summer solstice the sun does not set (midnight sun), around the winter solstice it does not rise (polar night).
Seasons & Daylight in Tromsø
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Tromsø. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 18m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer in Tromsø brings the midnight sun: around the solstice the sun does not set at all (24h 0m of daylight). Even at midnight the sky stays bright, and soft, low light can last for hours.
Autumn in Tromsø sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 24m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Tromsø brings the polar night: around the solstice the sun does not rise above the horizon (0h 0m of daylight). Only twilight brightens the sky around midday, often in blue and pastel tones.
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Questions about the sun in Tromsø
When does the sun rise in Tromsø today?
Today the sun rises in Tromsø at 09:02 and sets at 13:53.
How long is the day in Tromsø today?
The day lasts 4h 51m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tromsø today?
In the morning from 08:06–10:02, in the evening from 12:53–14:48.
When is the longest day in Tromsø?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 24h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 0h 0m.
When does it get dark in Tromsø today?
It is dark from 15:18, fully dark from 17:46.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Tromsø. All times are in local time. How it is calculated