Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Helsinki get today?

Accepted Answer

Helsinki currently gets approximately 13 hours and 33 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 60.2° latitude, Helsinki experiences dramatic swings, from very short winter days to extremely long summer days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Helsinki change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 60.2° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Helsinki vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 60.2°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At high latitudes, sunset times can vary dramatically, with summer evenings lasting well past 9 or 10 PM.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Helsinki is at a high latitude (60.2°), which means dramatic day length changes throughout the year. Summer days can be extremely long with extended twilight, while winter days are very short with the sun barely rising above the horizon. Near the solstices, the difference can be 10+ hours between the longest and shortest days. Extended twilight periods in summer can make it feel like the sun barely sets. These variations make sunrise and sunset times especially important to track throughout the year.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Helsinki is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At high latitudes, civil twilight can last much longer, sometimes over an hour near the solstices. The exact duration for Helsinki is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Helsinki.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Helsinki occurs around the summer solstice. For Helsinki in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is around June 20–21. On this date, Helsinki experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 60.2° latitude, the longest day can exceed 18 hours, with extended twilight making it feel even longer. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when Helsinki transitions to daylight saving time, clock-based sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour. However, the actual amount of daylight doesn't change — DST simply moves an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. This means sunrise appears one hour "later" on the clock during DST, and sunset appears one hour "later" as well. The transition typically causes a noticeable jump in the sunrise/sunset table around the spring and fall changeover dates. Check our DST change calendar for exact transition dates in Helsinki.

Astronomical Dawn	3:53:39 AM
Nautical Dawn	4:59:28 AM
Civil Dawn	5:54:30 AM
Sunrise	6:38:09 AM
Golden Hour End	7:33:35 AM
Solar Noon	1:24:26 PM
Golden Hour Start	7:15:17 PM
Sunset	8:10:43 PM
Civil Dusk	8:54:22 PM
Nautical Dusk	9:49:24 PM
Astronomical Dusk	10:55:13 PM
Day Length	13h 33m

Moonrise	12:18:04 AM
Moonset	6:31:42 AM
Moon Phase	🌖 Waning Gibbous
Illumination	94%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Apr 1, Wed	6:47 AM	8:03 PM	13h 16m	7:48 PM	6:34 AM	🌕
Apr 2, Thu	6:44 AM	8:05 PM	13h 22m	9:17 PM	6:33 AM	🌕
Apr 3, Fri	6:41 AM	8:08 PM	13h 27m	10:46 PM	6:32 AM	🌕
Apr 4, Sat	6:38 AM	8:10 PM	13h 33m	12:18 AM	6:31 AM	🌖
Apr 5, Sun	6:35 AM	8:13 PM	13h 38m	1:49 AM	6:33 AM	🌖
Apr 6, Mon	6:32 AM	8:15 PM	13h 44m	—	6:39 AM	🌖
Apr 7, Tue	6:29 AM	8:18 PM	13h 49m	3:16 AM	6:55 AM	🌖
Apr 8, Wed	6:26 AM	8:20 PM	13h 55m	4:24 AM	7:33 AM	🌗
Apr 9, Thu	6:22 AM	8:23 PM	14h 0m	4:59 AM	8:43 AM	🌗
Apr 10, Fri	6:19 AM	8:25 PM	14h 6m	5:16 AM	10:13 AM	🌗
Apr 11, Sat	6:16 AM	8:27 PM	14h 11m	5:22 AM	11:49 AM	🌗
Apr 12, Sun	6:13 AM	8:30 PM	14h 16m	5:25 AM	1:24 PM	🌘
Apr 13, Mon	6:10 AM	8:32 PM	14h 22m	5:25 AM	2:59 PM	🌘
Apr 14, Tue	6:07 AM	8:35 PM	14h 27m	5:25 AM	4:32 PM	🌘
Apr 15, Wed	6:05 AM	8:37 PM	14h 33m	5:25 AM	6:07 PM	🌘
Apr 16, Thu	6:02 AM	8:40 PM	14h 38m	5:25 AM	7:45 PM	🌑
Apr 17, Fri	5:59 AM	8:42 PM	14h 44m	5:25 AM	9:28 PM	🌑
Apr 18, Sat	5:56 AM	8:45 PM	14h 49m	5:26 AM	11:20 PM	🌑
Apr 19, Sun	5:53 AM	8:47 PM	14h 55m	5:29 AM	1:17 AM	🌒
Apr 20, Mon	5:50 AM	8:50 PM	15h 0m	5:36 AM	—	🌒
Apr 21, Tue	5:47 AM	8:52 PM	15h 5m	5:56 AM	3:09 AM	🌒
Apr 22, Wed	5:44 AM	8:55 PM	15h 11m	7:04 AM	4:18 AM	🌒
Apr 23, Thu	5:41 AM	8:57 PM	15h 16m	8:53 AM	4:39 AM	🌓
Apr 24, Fri	5:38 AM	9:00 PM	15h 22m	10:49 AM	4:46 AM	🌓
Apr 25, Sat	5:35 AM	9:02 PM	15h 27m	12:39 PM	4:49 AM	🌓
Apr 26, Sun	5:33 AM	9:05 PM	15h 32m	2:20 PM	4:49 AM	🌔
Apr 27, Mon	5:30 AM	9:07 PM	15h 38m	3:55 PM	4:48 AM	🌔
Apr 28, Tue	5:27 AM	9:10 PM	15h 43m	5:26 PM	4:47 AM	🌔
Apr 29, Wed	5:24 AM	9:12 PM	15h 48m	6:55 PM	4:45 AM	🌔
Apr 30, Thu	5:21 AM	9:15 PM	15h 54m	8:25 PM	4:44 AM	🌕

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