Sun direction in Alta (Norway)

For On Now

On 23 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 18:30 in Alta, giving 12h7mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:20. All times are local to Alta.

Solar data for Alta

05:09Dawn time in Alta
06:10Sunrise time in Alta
06:17—18:24 — Daylight time in Alta
12:20Solar noon in Alta
18:30Sunset time in Alta
19:31Dusk time in Alta


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Time :
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Position :
69.9687376,23.2715496
Timezone :
Europe/Oslo
Daylight duration :
12h7mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—02:02Night
02:02—03:51Astronomical twilight
03:51—05:09Nautical twilight
05:09—06:10Civil twilight
05:09Dawn
06:10Sunrise
06:17—18:24 — Daylight
12:20Solar noon
18:30Sunset
19:31Dusk
18:30—19:31 — Civil twilight
19:31—20:50 — Nautical twilight
20:50—22:38 — Astronomical twilight
22:38—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Alta (Norway). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !