Today in Orkney Islands, Scotland, the sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 8:48 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 2m of daylight. That is 5 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 5 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Orkney Islands is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Orkney Islands
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Orkney Islands runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:51 PM and lasts until 8:48 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Orkney Islands experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 2m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Orkney Islands falls exactly at 1:17 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 43.13 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 Orkney Islands today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Orkney Islands?
At Orkney Islands's latitude of 58.9418231°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 354.62° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Orkney Islands are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 58.9418231, -3.1296944. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Orkney Islands (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 Orkney Islands versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:46 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 2m |
| 2025 | 5:46 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 0m |
| 2021 | 5:46 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 0m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Orkney Islands today?
In Orkney Islands, the sun rises at exactly 5:46 AM and sets at 8:48 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 2m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Orkney Islands today?
Today, morning golden hour in Orkney Islands runs from N/A to 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:51 PM and lasts until 8:43 PM.
Why does sunrise in Orkney Islands shift every day?
At Orkney Islands's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 354.62° (N). 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 Orkney Islands at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:17 PM when the sun reaches 43.13. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Orkney Islands today.
Has the sunrise time in Orkney Islands 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 5:46 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:46 AM.