Today in Southwest Finland, Finland, the sun rises at 4:17 AM and sets at 10:54 PM, giving the city exactly 18h 37m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Southwest Finland is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Southwest Finland
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Southwest Finland runs from N/A to 5:35 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:36 PM and lasts until 10:54 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Southwest Finland'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 Southwest Finland falls exactly at 1:36 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 49.51 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Southwest Finland in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Southwest Finland?
At Southwest Finland's latitude of 60.3036114°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 390.82° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Southwest Finland are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 60.3036114, 22.4113084. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Southwest Finland (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 Southwest Finland versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:17 AM | 10:54 PM | 18h 37m |
| 2025 | 4:18 AM | 10:54 PM | 18h 36m |
| 2021 | 4:18 AM | 10:54 PM | 18h 36m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Southwest Finland today?
In Southwest Finland, the sun rises at exactly 4:17 AM and sets at 10:54 PM today. This gives the city a total of 18h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Southwest Finland today?
Today, morning golden hour in Southwest Finland runs from N/A to 5:35 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:36 PM and lasts until 10:47 PM.
Why does sunrise in Southwest Finland shift every day?
At Southwest Finland's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 390.82° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Southwest Finland at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:36 PM when the sun reaches 49.51. This produces very high UV, typical of Southwest Finland in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Southwest Finland 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 4:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:18 AM.