Today in Vaasa, Finland, the sun rises at 3:46 AM and sets at 11:32 PM, giving the city exactly 19h 46m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Vaasa is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Vaasa
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Vaasa runs from N/A to 5:21 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:57 PM and lasts until 11:32 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Vaasa'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 Vaasa falls exactly at 1:39 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 47.16 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Vaasa in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Vaasa?
At Vaasa's latitude of 63.0957722°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 388.11° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Vaasa are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 63.0957722, 21.6159187. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Vaasa (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 Vaasa versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 3:46 AM | 11:32 PM | 19h 46m |
| 2025 | 3:46 AM | 11:32 PM | 19h 45m |
| 2021 | 3:46 AM | 11:32 PM | 19h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Vaasa today?
In Vaasa, the sun rises at exactly 3:46 AM and sets at 11:32 PM today. This gives the city a total of 19h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Vaasa today?
Today, morning golden hour in Vaasa runs from N/A to 5:21 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:57 PM and lasts until 11:23 PM.
Why does sunrise in Vaasa shift every day?
At Vaasa's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 388.11° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Vaasa at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:39 PM when the sun reaches 47.16. This produces very high UV, typical of Vaasa in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Vaasa 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 3:46 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 3:46 AM.