Today in Västmanland County, Sweden, the sun rises at 5:28 AM and sets at 8:31 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 2m of daylight. That is 6 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 6 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Västmanland County is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Västmanland County
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Västmanland County runs from N/A to 6:25 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:33 PM and lasts until 8:31 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Västmanland County experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 2m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Västmanland County falls exactly at 12:59 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 40.79 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 Västmanland County today.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Västmanland County?
At Västmanland County's latitude of 59.6965564°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 20.02° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Västmanland County are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 59.6965564, 16.1846084. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Västmanland 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 Västmanland County versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:28 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 2m |
| 2025 | 5:28 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 1m |
| 2021 | 5:29 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 1m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Västmanland County today?
In Västmanland County, the sun rises at exactly 5:28 AM and sets at 8:31 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 2m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Västmanland County today?
Today, morning golden hour in Västmanland County runs from N/A to 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:33 PM and lasts until 8:26 PM.
Why does sunrise in Västmanland County shift every day?
At Västmanland County's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 20.02° (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 Västmanland County at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:59 PM when the sun reaches 40.79. This produces a moderate UV level. Light protective clothing is adequate for most outdoor activities in Västmanland County today.
Has the sunrise time in Västmanland 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 5:28 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:29 AM.