Today in South Ostrobothnia, Finland, the sun rises at 3:43 AM and sets at 11:23 PM, giving the city exactly 19h 39m 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, South Ostrobothnia is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in South Ostrobothnia
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in South Ostrobothnia runs from N/A to 5:17 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:49 PM and lasts until 11:23 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. South Ostrobothnia'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 South Ostrobothnia falls exactly at 1:33 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 47.24 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of South Ostrobothnia in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in South Ostrobothnia?
At South Ostrobothnia's latitude of 62.7389391°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 390.36° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for South Ostrobothnia are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 62.7389391, 23.1124435. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in South Ostrobothnia (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 South Ostrobothnia versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 3:43 AM | 11:23 PM | 19h 39m |
| 2025 | 3:44 AM | 11:22 PM | 19h 38m |
| 2021 | 3:44 AM | 11:22 PM | 19h 38m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in South Ostrobothnia today?
In South Ostrobothnia, the sun rises at exactly 3:43 AM and sets at 11:23 PM today. This gives the city a total of 19h 39m of daylight.
When is golden hour in South Ostrobothnia today?
Today, morning golden hour in South Ostrobothnia runs from N/A to 5:17 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:49 PM and lasts until 11:14 PM.
Why does sunrise in South Ostrobothnia shift every day?
At South Ostrobothnia's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 390.36° (NNE). 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 South Ostrobothnia at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:33 PM when the sun reaches 47.24. This produces very high UV, typical of South Ostrobothnia in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in South Ostrobothnia 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 3:44 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 3:44 AM.