Sunrise & Sunset Times in Oslo, NO
Today's exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Oslo, Norway. Plus solar noon, civil twilight, and golden hour times — calculated from Oslo's coordinates (59.91° N, 10.75° E).
About sunrise and sunset in Oslo
Oslo, NO sits at 59.91° N latitude in the temperate zone. The longest day of the year here lasts about 18h 30m (around the summer solstice in June), while the shortest day shrinks to 5h 30m — a year-round swing of 12h 54m. Because Oslo is in the western part of the Oslo time zone, solar noon arrives roughly 43 minutes before clock noon.
High-latitude temperate — long summer days and short winter days. The sun rises roughly east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets roughly west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. Civil twilight (the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon) lasts approximately 40 minutes around the equinoxes — a noticeable extended dawn and dusk window.
Quick facts for Oslo
Solar noon offset reflects Oslo's position in its time zone — the further from the time zone's standard meridian, the further the actual midday drifts from 12:00 on the clock.
Sunrise & Sunset in Oslo
Today's sunrise and sunset times in Oslo, Norway. See exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Oslo. Updated daily.
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Sunrise and sunset FAQ for Oslo
How accurate are the Oslo sunrise and sunset times?
Times are calculated using NOAA-grade astronomical algorithms based on Oslo's exact coordinates (59.9139, 10.7522) and time zone (Europe/Oslo). Accuracy is typically within 1 minute. Local horizon obstructions (mountains, tall buildings) can shift the visible sunrise/sunset by a few minutes compared to the calculated value.
How long is the longest day of the year in Oslo?
At Oslo's latitude of 59.91° N, the longest day stretches to about 18h 30m on the June solstice. The shortest day, on the December solstice, is around 5h 30m — a year-round swing of roughly 12h 54m.
When is golden hour in Oslo?
Golden hour in Oslo occurs in the ~60-minute window after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low (typically below 6° elevation) and light is softer and warmer. Photographers favour this window for portraits and landscapes. The exact start/end depends on the season — golden hour is shorter near the equinoxes and longer in winter when the sun travels at a shallower angle.
Do Oslo sunrise times change with daylight saving time?
Yes. All times shown here use Oslo's local clock, which switches between standard time and daylight saving time on the dates set by US federal law (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The actual position of the sun does not change — only the clock face does. See our Daylight Saving Time guide for the next change date.
In which direction does the sun rise and set in Oslo?
In Oslo, the sun rises in the east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets in the west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. On the equinoxes (around 20 March and 22 September), the sun rises due east and sets due west. Between those dates, the sunrise/sunset points shift along the horizon as Earth's axial tilt changes the sun's declination.
What is solar noon, and when does it happen in Oslo?
Solar noon is the moment the sun is at its highest point in the sky for the day. In Oslo, solar noon arrives roughly 43 minutes before clock noon, because Oslo sits in the western partof its time zone. The exact offset shifts a few minutes through the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit (the "equation of time").