Today in Orkney Islands, Scotland, the sun rises at 4:13 AM and sets at 10:23 PM, giving the city exactly 18h 9m 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, 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 5:25 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:11 PM and lasts until 10:23 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 18h 9m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Orkney Islands falls exactly at 1:18 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 53.52 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Orkney Islands in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Orkney Islands?
At Orkney Islands's latitude of 58.9418231°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 353.13° (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 | 4:13 AM | 10:23 PM | 18h 9m |
| 2025 | 4:14 AM | 10:23 PM | 18h 8m |
| 2021 | 4:14 AM | 10:22 PM | 18h 8m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Orkney Islands today?
In Orkney Islands, the sun rises at exactly 4:13 AM and sets at 10:23 PM today. This gives the city a total of 18h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Orkney Islands today?
Today, morning golden hour in Orkney Islands runs from N/A to 5:25 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:11 PM and lasts until 10:16 PM.
Why does sunrise in Orkney Islands shift every day?
At Orkney Islands's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 353.13° (N). 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 Orkney Islands at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:18 PM when the sun reaches 53.52. This produces very high UV, typical of Orkney Islands in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
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 4:14 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:14 AM.