Today in Päijät-Häme, Finland, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 9:01 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 20m of daylight. That is 6 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 6 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Päijät-Häme is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Päijät-Häme
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Päijät-Häme runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:00 PM and lasts until 9:01 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Päijät-Häme's high-latitude position means daylight swings dramatically across the year, from near-polar days exceeding 20 hours in summer to under 5 hours in winter.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Päijät-Häme falls exactly at 1:21 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 37.69 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Päijät-Häme today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Päijät-Häme?
At Päijät-Häme's latitude of 61.2296902°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 31.37° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Päijät-Häme are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 61.2296902, 25.8105246. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Päijät-Häme (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Päijät-Häme versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:41 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 20m |
| 2025 | 5:41 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 19m |
| 2021 | 5:41 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 19m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Päijät-Häme today?
In Päijät-Häme, the sun rises at exactly 5:41 AM and sets at 9:01 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 20m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Päijät-Häme today?
Today, morning golden hour in Päijät-Häme runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:00 PM and lasts until 8:56 PM.
Why does sunrise in Päijät-Häme shift every day?
At Päijät-Häme's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 31.37° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 6 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Päijät-Häme at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:21 PM when the sun reaches 37.69. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Päijät-Häme today.
Has the sunrise time in Päijät-Häme changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:41 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:41 AM.