Sunrise and Sunset times in Kirkwall, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:47:47
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 Sunset: 15:18:03
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Day Length: 6h 30m 16s
Time zone: Europe/London, UTC 0 h.
Latitude: 58.967, Longitude: -2.95
Kirkwall
Orkney Islands, United Kingdom 
8 500 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 08:39:00 | 12:00:54 | 15:22:49 | 6h 43m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 08:40:51 | 12:01:17 | 15:21:43 | 6h 40m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 08:42:40 | 12:01:41 | 15:20:42 | 6h 38m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 08:44:26 | 12:02:05 | 15:19:45 | 6h 35m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 08:46:08 | 12:02:30 | 15:18:52 | 6h 32m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 08:47:47 | 12:02:55 | 15:18:03 | 6h 30m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 08:49:22 | 12:03:21 | 15:17:20 | 6h 27m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 08:50:53 | 12:03:47 | 15:16:41 | 6h 25m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 08:52:21 | 12:04:14 | 15:16:07 | 6h 23m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 08:53:45 | 12:04:41 | 15:15:37 | 6h 21m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 08:55:04 | 12:05:08 | 15:15:13 | 6h 20m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 08:56:20 | 12:05:36 | 15:14:53 | 6h 18m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 08:57:31 | 12:06:05 | 15:14:39 | 6h 17m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 08:58:37 | 12:06:33 | 15:14:29 | 6h 15m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 08:59:39 | 12:07:02 | 15:14:25 | 6h 14m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 09:00:37 | 12:07:31 | 15:14:26 | 6h 13m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 09:01:29 | 12:08:00 | 15:14:32 | 6h 13m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 09:02:17 | 12:08:30 | 15:14:43 | 6h 12m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 09:03:00 | 12:09:00 | 15:14:59 | 6h 11m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 09:03:38 | 12:09:29 | 15:15:21 | 6h 11m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 09:04:11 | 12:09:59 | 15:15:47 | 6h 11m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 09:04:39 | 12:10:29 | 15:16:19 | 6h 11m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 09:05:01 | 12:10:59 | 15:16:56 | 6h 11m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 09:05:19 | 12:11:29 | 15:17:38 | 6h 12m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 09:05:32 | 12:11:58 | 15:18:25 | 6h 12m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 09:05:39 | 12:12:28 | 15:19:17 | 6h 13m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 09:05:41 | 12:12:57 | 15:20:14 | 6h 14m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 09:05:39 | 12:13:27 | 15:21:15 | 6h 15m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 09:05:31 | 12:13:56 | 15:22:21 | 6h 16m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 09:05:18 | 12:14:25 | 15:23:32 | 6h 18m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 09:05:00 | 12:14:54 | 15:24:47 | 6h 19m 47s |
Day length in Kirkwall during the year on the chart:
Kirkwall on United Kingdom map:
Locations in the same time zone Europe/London
London (London, City of), Birmingham (Birmingham), Manchester (Manchester), Leeds (Leeds), Sheffield (Sheffield), Glasgow (Glasgow City), Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne), Nottingham (Nottingham), Liverpool (Liverpool), Southend-on-Sea (Southend-on-Sea), Bristol (Bristol, City of), Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City of), Brighton (Brighton and Hove), Bradford (Bradford), Leicester (Leicester), Sunderland (Sunderland), Belfast (Belfast), Portsmouth (Portsmouth), Bournemouth (Bournemouth), Middlesbrough (Redcar and Cleveland), Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent), Coventry (Coventry), Southampton (Southampton), Reading (Reading), Kingston upon Hull (Kingston upon Hull, City of), Abertawe (Swansea), Blackpool (Blackpool), Plymouth (Plymouth), Luton (Luton), Oxford (Oxfordshire)
Largest populated areas in United Kingdom
London (London, City of), Birmingham (Birmingham), Manchester (Manchester), Leeds (Leeds), Sheffield (Sheffield), Glasgow (Glasgow City), Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne), Caerdydd (Cardiff), Nottingham (Nottingham), Liverpool (Liverpool), Southend-on-Sea (Southend-on-Sea), Bristol (Bristol, City of), Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City of), Brighton (Brighton and Hove), Bradford (Bradford), Leicester (Leicester), Sunderland (Sunderland), Belfast (Belfast), Portsmouth (Portsmouth), Bournemouth (Bournemouth), Middlesbrough (Redcar and Cleveland), Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent), Coventry (Coventry), Southampton (Southampton), Reading (Reading), Kingston upon Hull (Kingston upon Hull, City of), Abertawe (Swansea), Blackpool (Blackpool), Plymouth (Plymouth), Luton (Luton)
Countries closest to United Kingdom
*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks