Today in Uppsala County, Sweden, the sun rises at 3:38 AM and sets at 10:12 PM, giving the city exactly 18h 33m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Uppsala County is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Uppsala County
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Uppsala County runs from N/A to 4:55 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:54 PM and lasts until 10:12 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Uppsala County'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 Uppsala County falls exactly at 12:55 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 50.75 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Uppsala County in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Uppsala County?
At Uppsala County's latitude of 60.1451819°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 384.22° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Uppsala County are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 60.1451819, 17.6237665. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Uppsala County (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 Uppsala County versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 3:38 AM | 10:12 PM | 18h 33m |
| 2025 | 3:39 AM | 10:11 PM | 18h 32m |
| 2021 | 3:39 AM | 10:11 PM | 18h 32m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Uppsala County today?
In Uppsala County, the sun rises at exactly 3:38 AM and sets at 10:12 PM today. This gives the city a total of 18h 33m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Uppsala County today?
Today, morning golden hour in Uppsala County runs from N/A to 4:55 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:54 PM and lasts until 10:05 PM.
Why does sunrise in Uppsala County shift every day?
At Uppsala County's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 384.22° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Uppsala County at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:55 PM when the sun reaches 50.75. This produces very high UV, typical of Uppsala County in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Uppsala County 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 3:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 3:39 AM.