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Sunrise and sunset in Helsinki, Finland
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:52 AM–8:51 AM and 5:24 PM–6:23 PM
Times are local time in Helsinki. Current time in Helsinki →
Sunrise and sunset in Helsinki through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 30m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 14m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 4:26 PM | 8h 43m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:19 AM | 3:52 PM | 7h 33m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:57 AM | 3:23 PM | 6h 27m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 9:19 AM | 3:13 PM | 5h 53m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 9:25 AM | 3:23 PM | 5h 58m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 9:11 AM | 3:49 PM | 6h 38m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:37 AM | 4:32 PM | 7h 55m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:01 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 8m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 24m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 41m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 15m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 31m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 57m |
| May 15, 2027 | 4:43 AM | 9:51 PM | 17h 8m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:09 AM | 10:28 PM | 18h 19m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 3:55 AM | 10:47 PM | 18h 52m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:01 AM | 10:48 PM | 18h 48m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:22 AM | 10:31 PM | 18h 10m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 4:59 AM | 9:55 PM | 16h 56m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 9:18 PM | 15h 45m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 14m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 58m |
Calculated for 60.17°N, 24.97°E, including daylight saving time where Helsinki uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Helsinki this year
- Longest day: June 21 (18h 56m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (5h 49m)
- Earliest sunrise: 3:55 AM on June 15
- Latest sunset: 10:51 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Helsinki today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:52 AM and sets at 6:23 PM in Helsinki, giving 10 hours 30 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Helsinki?
The longest day in Helsinki in 2026 is June 21, with 18 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Helsinki?
The shortest day in Helsinki in 2026 is December 22, with 5 hours 49 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Helsinki?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 3:55 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset is 10:51 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Helsinki?
Today, golden hour in Helsinki is from sunrise (7:52 AM) to 8:51 AM in the morning, and from 5:24 PM to sunset (6:23 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.