Sunrise and sunset times in Tromsø, 2026
In Tromsø, Norway (69.6492° N, 18.9553° E), the longest day of 2026 is 18 May: the sun rises at — and sets at —, giving 24h 00m of daylight. The shortest is 1 January, with 0h 00m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Oslo time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Tromsø
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 05:43 | 18:01 | 12h 18m | 20.3° | 88° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | — | — | 24h 00m | 43.8° | — |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:27 | 18:43 | 12h 15m | 20.2° | 88° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | — | — | 0h 00m | -2.6° | — |
Sun times in Tromsø, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 09:26 | — | 11:47 | -2.1° | — | 14:08 | 0h 00m |
| 15 January | 08:57 | 11:29 | 11:53 | -0.2° | 12:18 | 14:50 | 0h 49m |
| 1 February | 08:01 | 09:24 | 11:57 | 3.5° | 14:32 | 15:55 | 5h 09m |
| 15 February | 07:07 | 08:15 | 11:58 | 7.9° | 15:42 | 16:50 | 7h 28m |
| 1 March | 06:09 | 07:10 | 11:56 | 12.9° | 16:44 | 17:45 | 9h 34m |
| 15 March | 05:07 | 06:06 | 11:53 | 18.4° | 17:41 | 18:41 | 11h 35m |
| 1 April | 04:44 | 05:48 | 12:48 | 25.0° | 19:49 | 20:55 | 14h 01m |
| 15 April | 03:24 | 04:42 | 12:44 | 30.2° | 20:48 | 22:09 | 16h 06m |
| 1 May | — | 03:20 | 12:41 | 35.5° | 22:06 | — | 18h 45m |
| 15 May | — | 01:43 | 12:40 | 39.3° | 23:48 | — | 22h 05m |
| 1 June | — | — | 12:42 | 42.5° | — | — | 24h 00m |
| 15 June | — | — | 12:44 | 43.7° | — | — | 24h 00m |
| 1 July | — | — | 12:48 | 43.5° | — | — | 24h 00m |
| 15 July | — | — | 12:50 | 41.8° | — | — | 24h 00m |
| 1 August | — | 02:21 | 12:50 | 38.3° | 23:13 | — | 20h 52m |
| 15 August | 01:24 | 03:44 | 12:48 | 34.3° | 21:48 | 23:55 | 18h 04m |
| 1 September | 03:47 | 05:01 | 12:44 | 28.6° | 20:24 | 21:37 | 15h 24m |
| 15 September | 04:53 | 05:56 | 12:39 | 23.3° | 19:19 | 20:21 | 13h 23m |
| 1 October | 05:59 | 06:58 | 12:33 | 17.1° | 18:06 | 19:06 | 11h 08m |
| 15 October | 06:52 | 07:54 | 12:29 | 11.8° | 17:03 | 18:05 | 9h 08m |
| 1 November | 06:58 | 08:10 | 11:27 | 6.0° | 14:43 | 15:56 | 6h 33m |
| 15 November | 07:52 | 09:25 | 11:28 | 2.1° | 13:30 | 15:04 | 4h 05m |
| 1 December | 08:49 | — | 11:33 | -1.0° | — | 14:16 | 0h 00m |
| 15 December | 09:24 | — | 11:39 | -2.4° | — | 13:53 | 0h 00m |
Terrain around Tromsø
The terrain around Tromsø rises up to 10.5° above the horizon (towards the south-southeast). On 21 October, the sun appears at 11:07 instead of 08:20 and disappears at 16:05 instead of 16:35: 3h 16m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 10:28 | 12:16 | 13:23 | 12:16 | 0h 01m |
| 21 February | 07:46 | 10:33 | 16:10 | 15:39 | 5h 07m |
| 21 March | 05:39 | 06:56 | 18:05 | 17:23 | 10h 28m |
| 21 April | 04:13 | 05:56 | 21:15 | 20:08 | 14h 13m |
| 21 May | — | 02:02 | — | 22:05 | 19h 54m |
| 21 June | — | 00:00 | — | 23:59 | 24h 00m |
| 21 July | — | 01:38 | — | 22:16 | 20h 17m |
| 21 August | 04:13 | 05:56 | 21:17 | 20:11 | 14h 16m |
| 21 September | 06:20 | 07:37 | 18:52 | 18:10 | 10h 34m |
| 21 October | 08:20 | 11:07 | 16:35 | 16:05 | 4h 59m |
| 21 November | 10:06 | — | 12:52 | — | 0h 00m |
| 21 December | — | — | — | — | 0h 00m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Tromsø?
In 2026, the sun rises in Tromsø between 01:05 (on 26 July) and 11:29 (on 15 January), local time (Europe/Oslo). At the June solstice, sunrise is at —; at the December solstice, it is at —.
What time is sunset in Tromsø?
In 2026, sunset in Tromsø ranges from 00:03 (on 16 May) to 23:59 (on 27 July), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Tromsø?
It is 18 May 2026, with 24h 00m between sunrise (—) and sunset (—). The shortest day is 1 January, with 0h 00m (sunrise —, sunset —).
How high does the sun get in Tromsø?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 43.8° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and -2.6° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Tromsø?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 88°). At the June solstice, it rises in the north (azimuth 0°) and sets in the north (0°); at the December solstice, it rises in the north (0°) and sets in the north (0°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Europe/Oslo time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.