Sunrise and Sunset in Västerås Today
In Västerås, Sweden, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:15 and sets at 18:06. The day length is 10h 51m. Solar noon is reached at 12:41.
Västerås: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Västerås at 12:41 – 41 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 03:33, the latest on December 27 at 08:53.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 14:50 and latest on June 23 at 22:17.
The longest day of the year has 12 h 44 min more daylight than the shortest.
Västerås 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 | 08:38 | 15:28 | 6 h 50 min | southwest 227° |
| Feb | 07:30 | 16:46 | 9 h 15 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Mar | 06:10 | 17:55 | 11 h 45 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:38 | 20:10 | 14 h 32 min | west-northwest 292° |
| May | 04:19 | 21:22 | 17 h 4 min | northwest 312° |
| Jun | 03:34 | 22:14 | 18 h 40 min | northwest 324° |
| Jul | 04:00 | 21:57 | 17 h 57 min | northwest 318° |
| Aug | 05:09 | 20:45 | 15 h 36 min | west-northwest 300° |
| Sep | 06:21 | 19:14 | 12 h 53 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 07:31 | 17:45 | 10 h 14 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Nov | 07:49 | 15:26 | 7 h 38 min | southwest 233° |
| Dec | 08:47 | 14:50 | 6 h 3 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 Västerås
Morning: 06:49–08:11 · Evening: 17:09–18:31
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Västerås, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:49 to 08:11. The evening golden hour extends from 17:09 to 18:31. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Västerås
Morning: 06:34–06:49 · Evening: 18:31–18:47
The Blue Hour in Västerås offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:34 to 06:49, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:31 to 18:47, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Västerås
Västerås is located at a latitude of 59.62° and a longitude of 16.55°. The city is in the Europe/Stockholm timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Västerås vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Västerås
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Västerås. 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 Västerås, 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 Västerås 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 Västerås brings the shortest days with only 6h 0m 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 Västerås
On the same latitude as Västerås
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Västerås (59.6° 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 Västerås
When does the sun rise in Västerås today?
Today the sun rises in Västerås at 07:15 and sets at 18:06.
How long is the day in Västerås today?
The day lasts 10h 51m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Västerås today?
In the morning from 06:49–08:11, in the evening from 17:09–18:31.
When is the longest day in Västerås?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 0m.
When does it get dark in Västerås today?
It is dark from 18:47, fully dark from 20:23.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Västerås. All times are in local time. How it is calculated