Sunrise & sunset times in Helsinki, Finland
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 20:21 in Helsinki. All times are shown in the Europe/Helsinki timezone.
Today in Helsinki
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Helsinki today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Helsinki when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Helsinki (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Helsinki’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 09:09 | 15:50 | 12:29 | 6h 41m |
| February | 07:59 | 17:10 | 12:34 | 9h 11m |
| March | 06:37 | 18:22 | 12:29 | 11h 44m |
| April | 06:03 | 20:38 | 13:20 | 14h 35m |
| May | 04:41 | 21:53 | 13:16 | 17h 11m |
| June | 03:54 | 22:47 | 13:20 | 18h 52m |
| July | 04:22 | 22:28 | 13:26 | 18h 06m |
| August | 05:33 | 21:14 | 13:24 | 15h 40m |
| September | 06:47 | 19:41 | 13:15 | 12h 54m |
| October | 07:59 | 18:11 | 13:06 | 10h 11m |
| November | 08:18 | 15:49 | 12:04 | 7h 31m |
| December | 09:18 | 15:11 | 12:15 | 5h 52m |
Solar year in Helsinki (2026)
Day length in Helsinki swings by 13h 07m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Helsinki
Longest day in Helsinki: 18h 33m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 5h 27m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 44m.
Moon tonight in Helsinki
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Helsinki today?▼
The sun rises at 06:16 Europe/Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland today.
What time is sunset in Helsinki today?▼
The sun sets at 20:21 Europe/Helsinki in Helsinki today.
How long is the day in Helsinki today?▼
Daylight in Helsinki today lasts 14 hours and 4 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Helsinki?▼
The morning golden hour in Helsinki runs from 05:31 to 07:13, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:25 to 21:06.
What is the timezone of Helsinki?▼
Helsinki uses the Europe/Helsinki timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Helsinki?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Helsinki is 21 June 2026, with 18h 56m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Helsinki?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Helsinki is 21 December 2026, with 5h 49m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Helsinki?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Helsinki swings by 13h 07m.