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Sunrise and sunset in Nuuk, Greenland
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 9:08 AM–10:17 AM and 6:11 PM–7:20 PM
Times are local time in Nuuk. Current time in Nuuk →
Sunrise and sunset in Nuuk through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 8:36 AM | 7:59 PM | 11h 23m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9:17 AM | 7:09 PM | 9h 52m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9:10 AM | 5:12 PM | 8h 2m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 9:56 AM | 4:29 PM | 6h 32m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 10:46 AM | 3:48 PM | 5h 2m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 11:17 AM | 3:29 PM | 4h 12m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 11:20 AM | 3:42 PM | 4h 21m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 10:56 AM | 4:17 PM | 5h 21m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 10:10 AM | 5:13 PM | 7h 3m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 9:25 AM | 5:59 PM | 8h 34m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 8:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 6m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 7:26 PM | 11h 38m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 9:16 PM | 13h 29m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 9:58 PM | 15h 2m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 10:49 PM | 16h 48m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 11:35 PM | 18h 21m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:23 AM | 12:28 AM | 20h 5m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 3:57 AM | 1:00 AM | 21h 3m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:04 AM | 12:59 AM | 20h 54m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:39 AM | 12:28 AM | 19h 48m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 11:35 PM | 18h 2m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 10:47 PM | 16h 30m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 9:47 PM | 14h 38m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:49 AM | 8:57 PM | 13h 7m |
Calculated for 64.18°N, 51.73°W, including daylight saving time where Nuuk uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Nuuk this year
- Longest day: June 21 (21h 11m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (4h 6m)
- Earliest sunrise: 3:54 AM on June 18
- Latest sunset: 1:05 AM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Nuuk today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 9:08 AM and sets at 7:20 PM in Nuuk, giving 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Nuuk?
The longest day in Nuuk in 2026 is June 21, with 21 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nuuk?
The shortest day in Nuuk in 2026 is December 22, with 4 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Nuuk?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 3:54 AM on June 18, and the latest sunset is 1:05 AM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Nuuk?
Today, golden hour in Nuuk is from sunrise (9:08 AM) to 10:17 AM in the morning, and from 6:11 PM to sunset (7:20 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.