Today in Päijät-Häme, Finland, the sun rises at 3:53 AM and sets at 10:51 PM, giving the city exactly 18h 58m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 167 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 5:16 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:28 PM and lasts until 10:51 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 1:22 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 47.83 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Päijät-Häme in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Päijät-Häme?
At Päijät-Häme's latitude of 61.2296902°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 394.80° (NE). 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 | 3:53 AM | 10:51 PM | 18h 58m |
| 2025 | 3:53 AM | 10:51 PM | 18h 57m |
| 2021 | 3:54 AM | 10:51 PM | 18h 57m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Päijät-Häme today?
In Päijät-Häme, the sun rises at exactly 3:53 AM and sets at 10:51 PM today. This gives the city a total of 18h 58m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Päijät-Häme today?
Today, morning golden hour in Päijät-Häme runs from N/A to 5:16 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:28 PM and lasts until 10:44 PM.
Why does sunrise in Päijät-Häme shift every day?
At Päijät-Häme's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 394.80° (NE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 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 1:22 PM when the sun reaches 47.83. This produces very high UV, typical of Päijät-Häme in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
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 3:53 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 3:54 AM.