Sunrise and Sunset in Umeå Today
In Umeå, Sweden, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:07 and sets at 17:44. The day length is 10h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 12:26.
Umeå: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Umeå at 12:26 – 26 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 20 at 02:14, the latest on December 25 at 09:29.
The sun sets earliest on December 18 at 13:45 and latest on June 22 at 23:07.
The longest day of the year has 16 h 35 min more daylight than the shortest.
Umeå 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 | 09:02 | 14:34 | 5 h 32 min | southwest 218° | 30 h |
| Feb | 07:33 | 16:14 | 8 h 41 min | west-southwest 242° | 71 h |
| Mar | 05:57 | 17:39 | 11 h 42 min | west 267° | 145 h |
| Apr | 05:09 | 20:10 | 15 h 2 min | west-northwest 295° | 189 h |
| May | 03:28 | 21:44 | 18 h 17 min | northwest 320° | 267 h |
| Jun | 02:16 | 23:03 | 20 h 47 min | north-northwest 338° | 276 h |
| Jul | 02:56 | 22:30 | 19 h 34 min | north-northwest 329° | 268 h |
| Aug | 04:31 | 20:53 | 16 h 21 min | northwest 305° | 207 h |
| Sep | 06:01 | 19:04 | 13 h 3 min | west 278° | 140 h |
| Oct | 07:27 | 17:20 | 9 h 53 min | west-southwest 252° | 80 h |
| Nov | 08:04 | 14:41 | 6 h 37 min | southwest 226° | 31 h |
| Dec | 09:22 | 13:45 | 4 h 24 min | south-southwest 210° | 17 h |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (338°) in June, south-southwest (210°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 128° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 276 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 17 – 1,721 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Seinajoki-Pelmaa, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Umeå
Morning: 06:38–08:13 · Evening: 16:38–18:13
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Umeå, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:38 to 08:13. The evening golden hour extends from 16:38 to 18:13. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Umeå
Morning: 06:19–06:38 · Evening: 18:13–18:31
The Blue Hour in Umeå offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:19 to 06:38, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:13 to 18:31, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Umeå
Umeå is located at a latitude of 63.83° and a longitude of 20.26°. The city is in the Europe/Stockholm timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Umeå vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Umeå
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Umeå. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 14m 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 Umeå, with up to 20h 53m 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 Umeå sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 19m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Umeå brings the shortest days with only 4h 18m 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 Umeå
When does the sun rise in Umeå today?
Today the sun rises in Umeå at 07:07 and sets at 17:44.
How long is the day in Umeå today?
The day lasts 10h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Umeå today?
In the morning from 06:38–08:13, in the evening from 16:38–18:13.
When is the longest day in Umeå?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 20h 53m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 18m.
When does it get dark in Umeå today?
It is dark from 18:31, fully dark from 20:23.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Umeå. All times are in local time. How it is calculated