Today in Linköping, Sweden, the sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 6:23 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 12m of daylight. That is 5 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 5 minutes of daylight each day. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Linköping is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Linköping
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Linköping runs from N/A to 8:04 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:29 PM and lasts until 6:23 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Linköping experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 11h 12m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Linköping falls exactly at 12:47 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 25.22 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Linköping, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Linköping?
At Linköping's latitude of 58.4098135°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 20.36° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Linköping are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 58.4098135, 15.6245252. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Linköping (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 Linköping versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 12m |
| 2025 | 7:11 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 10m |
| 2021 | 7:11 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 10m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Linköping today?
In Linköping, the sun rises at exactly 7:11 AM and sets at 6:23 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 12m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Linköping today?
Today, morning golden hour in Linköping runs from N/A to 8:04 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:29 PM and lasts until 6:19 PM.
Why does sunrise in Linköping shift every day?
At Linköping's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 20.36° (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 Linköping at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:47 PM when the sun reaches 25.22. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Linköping, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Linköping 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 7:11 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:11 AM.