Today in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, the sun rises at 4:16 AM and sets at 10:13 PM, giving the city exactly 17h 56m 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, Västra Götaland County is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Västra Götaland County
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Västra Götaland County runs from N/A to 5:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:04 PM and lasts until 10:13 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Västra Götaland County experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 17h 56m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Västra Götaland County falls exactly at 1:15 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 53.45 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Västra Götaland County in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Västra Götaland County?
At Västra Götaland County's latitude of 58.2245513°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 377.78° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Västra Götaland County are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 58.2245513, 12.6522185. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Västra Götaland 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 Västra Götaland County versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:16 AM | 10:13 PM | 17h 56m |
| 2025 | 4:17 AM | 10:13 PM | 17h 56m |
| 2021 | 4:17 AM | 10:13 PM | 17h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Västra Götaland County today?
In Västra Götaland County, the sun rises at exactly 4:16 AM and sets at 10:13 PM today. This gives the city a total of 17h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Västra Götaland County today?
Today, morning golden hour in Västra Götaland County runs from N/A to 5:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:04 PM and lasts until 10:07 PM.
Why does sunrise in Västra Götaland County shift every day?
At Västra Götaland County's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 377.78° (NNE). 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 Västra Götaland County at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:15 PM when the sun reaches 53.45. This produces very high UV, typical of Västra Götaland County in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Västra Götaland 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 4:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:17 AM.