Today in Hamar, Norway, the sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 6:47 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 23m of daylight. That is 5 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 5 minutes of daylight each day. With 80 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Hamar is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hamar
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hamar runs from N/A to 8:22 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:49 PM and lasts until 6:47 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Hamar'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 Hamar falls exactly at 1:05 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 24.62 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hamar, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hamar?
At Hamar's latitude of 61.0014937°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 15.09° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hamar are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 61.0014937, 11.1647964. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hamar (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 Hamar versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:24 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 23m |
| 2025 | 7:25 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 21m |
| 2021 | 7:25 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 21m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hamar today?
In Hamar, the sun rises at exactly 7:24 AM and sets at 6:47 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 23m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hamar today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hamar runs from N/A to 8:22 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:49 PM and lasts until 6:43 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hamar shift every day?
At Hamar's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 15.09° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 5 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Hamar at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:05 PM when the sun reaches 24.62. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hamar, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Hamar 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 7:25 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:25 AM.