Sunrise and Sunset times in Kirkwall, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:50:36
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 Sunset: 17:54:58
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Day Length: 11h 4m 22s
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-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:07:38 | 12:24:06 | 17:40:34 | 10h 32m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:04:49 | 12:23:54 | 17:42:59 | 10h 38m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:01:59 | 12:23:41 | 17:45:23 | 10h 43m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:59:09 | 12:23:28 | 17:47:48 | 10h 48m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:56:19 | 12:23:15 | 17:50:12 | 10h 53m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:53:27 | 12:23:01 | 17:52:35 | 10h 59m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:50:36 | 12:22:47 | 17:54:58 | 11h 4m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:47:44 | 12:22:33 | 17:57:21 | 11h 9m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:44:51 | 12:22:18 | 17:59:44 | 11h 14m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:41:58 | 12:22:02 | 18:02:06 | 11h 20m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:39:05 | 12:21:47 | 18:04:28 | 11h 25m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:36:12 | 12:21:31 | 18:06:50 | 11h 30m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:33:18 | 12:21:15 | 18:09:11 | 11h 35m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:30:24 | 12:20:58 | 18:11:33 | 11h 41m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:27:29 | 12:20:41 | 18:13:54 | 11h 46m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:24:34 | 12:20:24 | 18:16:14 | 11h 51m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:21:40 | 12:20:07 | 18:18:35 | 11h 56m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:18:44 | 12:19:50 | 18:20:55 | 12h 2m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:15:49 | 12:19:32 | 18:23:15 | 12h 7m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:12:54 | 12:19:15 | 18:25:35 | 12h 12m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:09:58 | 12:18:57 | 18:27:55 | 12h 17m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:07:03 | 12:18:39 | 18:30:15 | 12h 23m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:04:07 | 12:18:21 | 18:32:35 | 12h 28m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:01:12 | 12:18:03 | 18:34:54 | 12h 33m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 05:58:16 | 12:17:45 | 18:37:14 | 12h 38m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 05:55:20 | 12:17:27 | 18:39:33 | 12h 44m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 05:52:25 | 12:17:09 | 18:41:53 | 12h 49m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 05:49:29 | 12:16:51 | 18:44:12 | 12h 54m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:46:34 | 13:16:33 | 19:46:31 | 12h 59m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:43:39 | 13:16:15 | 19:48:51 | 13h 5m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:40:43 | 13:15:57 | 19:51:10 | 13h 10m 27s |
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