Golden hour in Longyearbyen — any date#
Golden & blue hour times in Longyearbyen, next 12 months#
Local time (Arctic/Longyearbyen), including daylight-saving changes. Golden hour = sun between −4° and +6°; blue hour = −6° to −4°.
| Date | Blue hour (am) | Golden hour (am) | Sunrise / sunset | Golden hour (pm) | Blue hour (pm) | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 01 | 05:49–06:29 | 06:29–10:13 | 07:32 / 17:58 | 15:17–19:00 | 19:00–19:39 | 10 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 07:29–08:11 | — | 09:25 / 15:58 | — | 17:12–17:53 | 6 h 33 min |
| Nov 01 | 08:41–09:50 | — polar night | — / — | — | 13:29–14:38 | 0 min |
| Nov 15 | — | — polar night | — / — | — | — | 0 min |
| Dec 01 | — | — polar night | — / — | — | — | 0 min |
| Dec 15 | — | — polar night | — / — | — | — | 0 min |
| Jan 01 | — | — polar night | — / — | — | — | 0 min |
| Jan 15 | — | — polar night | — / — | — | — | 0 min |
| Feb 01 | — | — polar night | — / — | — | — | 0 min |
| Feb 15 | 08:27–09:19 | — polar night | — / — | — | 15:05–15:58 | 0 min |
| Mar 01 | 06:39–07:19 | — | 08:29 / 15:53 | — | 17:03–17:43 | 7 h 24 min |
| Mar 15 | 04:50–05:30 | 05:30–09:02 | 06:32 / 17:43 | 15:12–18:46 | 18:46–19:26 | 11 h 11 min |
| Apr 01 | 02:54–03:59 | 03:59–07:33 | 05:16 / 20:51 | 18:32–22:11 | 22:11–23:22 | 15 h 35 min |
| Apr 15 | — | — | 02:48 / 23:20 | — | — | 20 h 32 min |
| May 01 | — | — midnight sun | — / — | — | — | 24 h 00 min |
| May 15 | — | — midnight sun | — / — | — | — | 24 h 00 min |
| Jun 01 | — | — midnight sun | — / — | — | — | 24 h 00 min |
| Jun 15 | — | — midnight sun | — / — | — | — | 24 h 00 min |
| Jul 01 | — | — midnight sun | — / — | — | — | 24 h 00 min |
| Jul 15 | — | — midnight sun | — / — | — | — | 24 h 00 min |
| Aug 01 | — | — midnight sun | — / — | — | — | 24 h 00 min |
| Aug 15 | — | — midnight sun | — / — | — | — | 24 h 00 min |
| Sep 01 | — | — | 03:32 / 22:14 | — | — | 18 h 42 min |
| Sep 15 | 03:28–04:23 | 04:23–07:51 | 05:34 / 20:05 | 17:50–21:15 | 21:15–22:08 | 14 h 31 min |
Light through the year#
Photography light in Longyearbyen#
The longest day in the table is around April 15 (20 h 32 min) and the shortest around October 15 (6 h 33 min).
Each golden hour lasts about 0 min near October and up to 3 h 43 min near October. At 78.2° N the sun sets at a shallow angle, so golden light lingers — especially in winter.
Solar noon today is at 12:46 when the sun reaches 8° above the horizon. Even midday light is relatively low today — good for side-lit landscapes.
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Frequently asked questions#
When is golden hour in Longyearbyen today?
Morning: 06:44–10:39; evening: 14:50–18:45 (Arctic/Longyearbyen).
When is blue hour in Longyearbyen?
Today: 06:04–06:44 in the morning and 18:45–19:24 in the evening.
What time is sunset in Longyearbyen today?
17:42 local time; sunrise was at 07:47.
How long is golden hour in Longyearbyen?
Between 0 min and 3 h 43 min per session depending on the season.
Sources & licences#
- GeoNames (city coordinates & time zones) — CC BY 4.0
- NOAA solar calculator algorithm — Public domain
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources