Sunrise and Sunset in Vik Today
In Vik, Norway, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:57 and sets at 18:43. The day length is 10h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 13:21.
Vik: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Vik at 13:21 – 1 h 21 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 03:56, the latest on December 26 at 09:47.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 15:15 and latest on June 22 at 23:14.
The longest day of the year has 13 h 48 min more daylight than the shortest.
Vik 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 | 09:29 | 15:56 | 6 h 27 min | southwest 224° |
| Feb | 08:15 | 17:20 | 9 h 5 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Mar | 06:51 | 18:35 | 11 h 44 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:13 | 20:55 | 14 h 41 min | west-northwest 293° |
| May | 04:48 | 22:13 | 17 h 26 min | northwest 314° |
| Jun | 03:57 | 23:11 | 19 h 15 min | north-northwest 328° |
| Jul | 04:26 | 22:51 | 18 h 24 min | northwest 321° |
| Aug | 05:42 | 21:32 | 15 h 50 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Sep | 07:00 | 19:56 | 12 h 56 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 08:15 | 18:22 | 10 h 7 min | west-southwest 253° |
| Nov | 08:38 | 15:57 | 7 h 19 min | southwest 231° |
| Dec | 09:41 | 15:16 | 5 h 35 min | southwest 218° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (328°) in June, southwest (218°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 110° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Vik
Morning: 07:30–08:56 · Evening: 17:44–19:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Vik, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:30 to 08:56. The evening golden hour extends from 17:44 to 19:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Vik
Morning: 07:14–07:30 · Evening: 19:10–19:26
The Blue Hour in Vik 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 19:10 to 19:26, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Vik
Vik is located at a latitude of 61.06° and a longitude of 6.58°. The city is in the Europe/Oslo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Vik vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Vik
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Vik. 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 Vik, with up to 19h 18m 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 Vik 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 Vik brings the shortest days with only 5h 31m 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 Vik
On the same latitude as Vik
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Vik (61.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 46m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Vik
When does the sun rise in Vik today?
Today the sun rises in Vik at 07:57 and sets at 18:43.
How long is the day in Vik today?
The day lasts 10h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Vik today?
In the morning from 07:30–08:56, in the evening from 17:44–19:10.
When is the longest day in Vik?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 19h 18m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 31m.
When does it get dark in Vik today?
It is dark from 19:26, fully dark from 21:07.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Vik. All times are in local time. How it is calculated