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Helsinki Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Finland
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Helsinki, Finland, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in Helsinki, Finland, sunrise is at 6:39 AM and sunset is at 7:57 PM (Europe/Helsinki). The day lasts 13h 19m, solar noon is at 1:18 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:34 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:02 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 9:14 AM
Today’s solar times in Helsinki
Dawn
5:55 AM
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:34 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:02 PM
Sunset
7:57 PM
Dusk
8:41 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 19m
Solar noon
1:18 PM
Coordinates
60.1695, 24.9354
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 60.1695, longitude 24.9354, and the Europe/Helsinki time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Helsinki over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 19m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 13m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 41m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 6:26 PM | 10h 36m |
What these times mean
Helsinki changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Helsinki throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:10 AM | 3:50 PM | 6h 39m |
| February | 8:01 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 09m |
| March | 6:39 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 42m |
| April | 6:05 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 33m |
| May | 4:43 AM | 9:52 PM | 17h 09m |
| June | 3:55 AM | 10:48 PM | 18h 52m |
| July | 4:22 AM | 10:31 PM | 18h 09m |
| August | 5:34 AM | 9:18 PM | 15h 44m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 8:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 14m |
| November | 8:19 AM | 3:52 PM | 7h 33m |
| December | 9:20 AM | 3:13 PM | 5h 53m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
3:55 AM
June 15
Latest sunset
10:51 PM
June 21
Longest day
18h 56m
June 21
Shortest day
5h 49m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Helsinki with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 8:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jan 16, 2037 | 11:48 AM | 70.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 3:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Apr 20, 2061 | 5:56 AM | 104.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Helsinki today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in Helsinki, Finland is at 6:39 AM and sunset is at 7:57 PM (Europe/Helsinki).
How long is the day in Helsinki today?
Today in Helsinki, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 19m.
When is golden hour in Helsinki?
Morning golden hour in Helsinki ends at 7:34 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:02 PM.
What time is solar noon in Helsinki?
Solar noon in Helsinki is at 1:18 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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