Sunrise and Sunset times in Kirkwall, United Kingdom 
Kirkwall
☁️ Low chance of a spectacular sunset.
Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
8 500 people
Current temperature 11 ° C 
Patchy rain nearby
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:19:16
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 Sunset: 20:01:32
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Day Length: 13h 42m 16s
Time zone: Europe/London, UTC 1 h.
Latitude: 58.967, Longitude: -2.95
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 06:10:18 | 13:11:43 | 20:13:07 | 14h 2m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 06:12:33 | 13:11:24 | 20:10:14 | 13h 57m 41s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 06:14:47 | 13:11:04 | 20:07:21 | 13h 52m 34s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 06:17:02 | 13:10:44 | 20:04:27 | 13h 47m 25s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 06:19:16 | 13:10:24 | 20:01:32 | 13h 42m 16s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 06:21:30 | 13:10:04 | 19:58:38 | 13h 37m 8s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 06:23:44 | 13:09:43 | 19:55:43 | 13h 31m 59s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 06:25:58 | 13:09:23 | 19:52:47 | 13h 26m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 06:28:12 | 13:09:02 | 19:49:52 | 13h 21m 40s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 06:30:25 | 13:08:41 | 19:46:56 | 13h 16m 31s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 06:32:39 | 13:08:20 | 19:44:00 | 13h 11m 21s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 06:34:53 | 13:07:58 | 19:41:04 | 13h 6m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 06:37:06 | 13:07:37 | 19:38:08 | 13h 1m 2s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 06:39:20 | 13:07:16 | 19:35:12 | 12h 55m 52s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 06:41:33 | 13:06:54 | 19:32:15 | 12h 50m 42s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 06:43:47 | 13:06:33 | 19:29:19 | 12h 45m 32s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 06:46:01 | 13:06:11 | 19:26:22 | 12h 40m 21s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 06:48:14 | 13:05:50 | 19:23:26 | 12h 35m 12s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 06:50:28 | 13:05:29 | 19:20:29 | 12h 30m 1s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 06:52:42 | 13:05:07 | 19:17:32 | 12h 24m 50s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 06:54:56 | 13:04:46 | 19:14:36 | 12h 19m 40s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 06:57:10 | 13:04:25 | 19:11:40 | 12h 14m 30s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 06:59:24 | 13:04:04 | 19:08:43 | 12h 9m 19s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 07:01:39 | 13:03:43 | 19:05:47 | 12h 4m 8s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 07:03:53 | 13:03:22 | 19:02:51 | 11h 58m 58s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 07:06:08 | 13:03:01 | 18:59:55 | 11h 53m 47s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 07:08:23 | 13:02:41 | 18:56:59 | 11h 48m 36s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 07:10:38 | 13:02:21 | 18:54:04 | 11h 43m 26s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 07:12:53 | 13:02:01 | 18:51:09 | 11h 38m 16s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 07:15:09 | 13:01:41 | 18:48:14 | 11h 33m 5s |
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)
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