Today in Alta, Norway, the sun rises at 3:53 AM and sets at 9:09 PM, giving the city exactly 17h 15m of daylight. That is 10 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 10 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Alta is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Alta
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Alta runs from N/A to 5:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:36 PM and lasts until 9:09 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Alta'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 Alta falls exactly at 12:31 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 30.51 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 Alta today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Alta?
At Alta's latitude of 69.9666046°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 25.60° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Alta are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 69.9666046, 23.2733282. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Alta (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 Alta versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 3:53 AM | 9:09 PM | 17h 15m |
| 2025 | 3:54 AM | 9:08 PM | 17h 13m |
| 2021 | 3:55 AM | 9:07 PM | 17h 12m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Alta today?
In Alta, the sun rises at exactly 3:53 AM and sets at 9:09 PM today. This gives the city a total of 17h 15m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Alta today?
Today, morning golden hour in Alta runs from N/A to 5:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:36 PM and lasts until 9:01 PM.
Why does sunrise in Alta shift every day?
At Alta's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 25.60° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 10 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Alta at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:31 PM when the sun reaches 30.51. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Alta today.
Has the sunrise time in Alta 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 3:54 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 3:55 AM.