Sunrise and Sunset times in Kirkwall, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:06:17
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 Sunset: 17:46:09
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Day Length: 9h 39m 52s
Time zone: Europe/London, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 58.967, Longitude: -2.95
Kirkwall
🌤 Possibly a moderately beautiful sunset.
Orkney Islands, United Kingdom 
8 500 people
Current temperature 2 ° C 
Cloudy
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Oct-01, Wednesday | 07:17:25 | 13:01:22 | 18:45:19 | 11h 27m 54s |
| 2025-Oct-02, Thursday | 07:19:41 | 13:01:03 | 18:42:25 | 11h 22m 44s |
| 2025-Oct-03, Friday | 07:21:57 | 13:00:44 | 18:39:30 | 11h 17m 33s |
| 2025-Oct-04, Saturday | 07:24:14 | 13:00:25 | 18:36:37 | 11h 12m 23s |
| 2025-Oct-05, Sunday | 07:26:31 | 13:00:07 | 18:33:44 | 11h 7m 13s |
| 2025-Oct-06, Monday | 07:28:48 | 12:59:50 | 18:30:51 | 11h 2m 3s |
| 2025-Oct-07, Tuesday | 07:31:06 | 12:59:32 | 18:27:58 | 10h 56m 52s |
| 2025-Oct-08, Wednesday | 07:33:24 | 12:59:15 | 18:25:07 | 10h 51m 43s |
| 2025-Oct-09, Thursday | 07:35:43 | 12:58:59 | 18:22:15 | 10h 46m 32s |
| 2025-Oct-10, Friday | 07:38:01 | 12:58:43 | 18:19:24 | 10h 41m 23s |
| 2025-Oct-11, Saturday | 07:40:21 | 12:58:27 | 18:16:34 | 10h 36m 13s |
| 2025-Oct-12, Sunday | 07:42:40 | 12:58:12 | 18:13:45 | 10h 31m 5s |
| 2025-Oct-13, Monday | 07:45:00 | 12:57:58 | 18:10:56 | 10h 25m 56s |
| 2025-Oct-14, Tuesday | 07:47:21 | 12:57:44 | 18:08:07 | 10h 20m 46s |
| 2025-Oct-15, Wednesday | 07:49:41 | 12:57:30 | 18:05:20 | 10h 15m 39s |
| 2025-Oct-16, Thursday | 07:52:02 | 12:57:18 | 18:02:33 | 10h 10m 31s |
| 2025-Oct-17, Friday | 07:54:24 | 12:57:05 | 17:59:47 | 10h 5m 23s |
| 2025-Oct-18, Saturday | 07:56:46 | 12:56:54 | 17:57:01 | 10h 0m 15s |
| 2025-Oct-19, Sunday | 07:59:08 | 12:56:43 | 17:54:17 | 9h 55m 9s |
| 2025-Oct-20, Monday | 08:01:31 | 12:56:32 | 17:51:33 | 9h 50m 2s |
| 2025-Oct-21, Tuesday | 08:03:54 | 12:56:22 | 17:48:51 | 9h 44m 57s |
| 2025-Oct-22, Wednesday | 08:06:17 | 12:56:13 | 17:46:09 | 9h 39m 52s |
| 2025-Oct-23, Thursday | 08:08:41 | 12:56:05 | 17:43:28 | 9h 34m 47s |
| 2025-Oct-24, Friday | 08:11:05 | 12:55:57 | 17:40:49 | 9h 29m 44s |
| 2025-Oct-25, Saturday | 08:13:30 | 12:55:50 | 17:38:10 | 9h 24m 40s |
| 2025-Oct-26, Sunday | 07:15:55 | 11:55:44 | 16:35:33 | 9h 19m 38s |
| 2025-Oct-27, Monday | 07:18:20 | 11:55:38 | 16:32:57 | 9h 14m 37s |
| 2025-Oct-28, Tuesday | 07:20:45 | 11:55:33 | 16:30:22 | 9h 9m 37s |
| 2025-Oct-29, Wednesday | 07:23:10 | 11:55:29 | 16:27:48 | 9h 4m 38s |
| 2025-Oct-30, Thursday | 07:25:36 | 11:55:26 | 16:25:16 | 8h 59m 40s |
| 2025-Oct-31, Friday | 07:28:02 | 11:55:24 | 16:22:45 | 8h 54m 43s |
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