Sunrise and Sunset times in Kirkwall, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:41:43
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 Sunset: 16:04:28
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Day Length: 7h 22m 45s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 09:04:37 | 12:15:22 | 15:26:07 | 6h 21m 30s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 09:04:09 | 12:15:50 | 15:27:31 | 6h 23m 22s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 09:03:37 | 12:16:18 | 15:28:59 | 6h 25m 22s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 09:02:59 | 12:16:45 | 15:30:31 | 6h 27m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 09:02:17 | 12:17:12 | 15:32:06 | 6h 29m 49s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 09:01:31 | 12:17:38 | 15:33:46 | 6h 32m 15s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 09:00:39 | 12:18:04 | 15:35:29 | 6h 34m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 08:59:44 | 12:18:30 | 15:37:16 | 6h 37m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 08:58:44 | 12:18:55 | 15:39:05 | 6h 40m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:57:40 | 12:19:19 | 15:40:58 | 6h 43m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:56:31 | 12:19:43 | 15:42:54 | 6h 46m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:55:19 | 12:20:06 | 15:44:53 | 6h 49m 34s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:54:03 | 12:20:29 | 15:46:55 | 6h 52m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 08:52:43 | 12:20:51 | 15:48:59 | 6h 56m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 08:51:19 | 12:21:12 | 15:51:05 | 6h 59m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 08:49:51 | 12:21:33 | 15:53:14 | 7h 3m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 08:48:20 | 12:21:53 | 15:55:25 | 7h 7m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 08:46:46 | 12:22:12 | 15:57:38 | 7h 10m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 08:45:08 | 12:22:31 | 15:59:53 | 7h 14m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 08:43:27 | 12:22:48 | 16:02:10 | 7h 18m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 08:41:43 | 12:23:05 | 16:04:28 | 7h 22m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 08:39:56 | 12:23:22 | 16:06:48 | 7h 26m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 08:38:06 | 12:23:37 | 16:09:09 | 7h 31m 3s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 08:36:13 | 12:23:52 | 16:11:31 | 7h 35m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 08:34:17 | 12:24:06 | 16:13:55 | 7h 39m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 08:32:19 | 12:24:19 | 16:16:19 | 7h 44m 0s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 08:30:18 | 12:24:31 | 16:18:45 | 7h 48m 27s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 08:28:14 | 12:24:43 | 16:21:11 | 7h 52m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 08:26:09 | 12:24:54 | 16:23:38 | 7h 57m 29s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 08:24:01 | 12:25:03 | 16:26:06 | 8h 2m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 08:21:50 | 12:25:13 | 16:28:35 | 8h 6m 45s |
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