Today in Lycksele, Sweden, the sun rises at 2:32 AM and sets at 11:14 PM, giving the city exactly 20h 42m of daylight. That is 6 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 6 minutes of daylight each day. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Lycksele is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lycksele
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lycksele runs from N/A to 4:23 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:23 PM and lasts until 11:14 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Lycksele'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 Lycksele falls exactly at 12:53 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 46.46 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Lycksele in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lycksele?
At Lycksele's latitude of 64.6°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 382.86° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lycksele are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 64.6, 18.166667. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lycksele (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 Lycksele versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 2:32 AM | 11:14 PM | 20h 42m |
| 2025 | 2:32 AM | 11:14 PM | 20h 41m |
| 2021 | 2:32 AM | 11:14 PM | 20h 41m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lycksele today?
In Lycksele, the sun rises at exactly 2:32 AM and sets at 11:14 PM today. This gives the city a total of 20h 42m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lycksele today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lycksele runs from N/A to 4:23 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:23 PM and lasts until 11:02 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lycksele shift every day?
At Lycksele's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 382.86° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 6 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Lycksele at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:53 PM when the sun reaches 46.46. This produces very high UV, typical of Lycksele in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Lycksele 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 2:32 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 2:32 AM.