What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom?

Here are today's sunrise and sunset times in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar on this page for specific dates of sunrise/sunset in Orkney Islands.

Today Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

4:07 am

Dawn: 2:49 am

Sunrise today in Orkney Islands was at 4:07 AM BST ().

Sunset

10:16 pm

Dusk: 11:33 pm

Sunset today in Orkney Islands will be at 10:16 PM BST ().

Tomorrow Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunrise

4:06 am

Dawn: 2:47 am

Sunrise today in Orkney Islands will be at 4:06 AM BST ().

Sunset

10:17 pm

Dusk: 11:36 pm

Sunset today in Orkney Islands will be at 10:17 PM BST ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Orkney Islands

Sunrise and sunset photos of Orkney Islands, United Kingdom from Flickr.

Sun and Snow
Tugs
Sunset
Moonlit Match
So Many Blues
... caught the darkness ...
... helliar holm lighthouse in the morning ...
Kirkwall Harbour
Awesome reflections
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2022 First Sunset
Alison Marie
Sunset
Sunset
273 | waiting for Hrossey (panorama)
274 | last of Orkney

Calendar Orkney Islands Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Orkney Islands, Scotland. Discover Orkney Islands, United Kingdom's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

DateDawnSunriseSolar NoonSunsetDuskDay Length

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Orkney Islands

When is the shortest day in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom?

The shortest day of the year in Orkney Islands, Scotland (winter solstice) will be on Tuesday, December 22, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom?

The shortest day of 2026 in Orkney Islands, Scotland will be 6 hours and 10 minutes of daylight on December 22 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom?

The longest day in Orkney Islands, Scotland (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 22, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom?

The longest day of 2026 in Orkney Islands, Scotland will have 18 hours and 30 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Orkney Islands, United Kingdom get in summer vs winter?

Orkney Islands, Scotland gets 12 hours and 19 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 18 hours and 30 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 6 hours and 10 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 21 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Orkney Islands, Scotland will be on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 3:59 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Orkney Islands, Scotland will be on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 9:07 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom?

The latest sunset time in Orkney Islands, Scotland will be on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:30 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom?

The earliest sunset time in Orkney Islands, Scotland will be on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM.

Cities near Orkney Islands: Orkney.

Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
59,-3
Timezone: Europe/London