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

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

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

4:08 am

Dawn: 2:52 am

Sunrise today in Orkney was at 4:08 AM BST ().

Sunset

10:14 pm

Dusk: 11:31 pm

Sunset today in Orkney will be at 10:14 PM BST ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

4:07 am

Dawn: 2:49 am

Sunrise today in Orkney will be at 4:07 AM BST ().

Sunset

10:16 pm

Dusk: 11:33 pm

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

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Orkney

Sunrise and sunset photos of Orkney, 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
2022 First Sunset
Alison Marie
As the clouds are rolling in!!
August Evening
Sunset
273 | waiting for Hrossey (panorama)
274 | last of Orkney

Calendar Orkney Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Orkney, Scotland. Discover Orkney, 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

When is the shortest day in Orkney, United Kingdom?

The shortest day of the year in Orkney, 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, United Kingdom?

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

When is the longest day in Orkney, United Kingdom?

The longest day in Orkney, 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, United Kingdom?

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

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

Orkney, 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, United Kingdom?

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

When is the latest sunrise in Orkney, United Kingdom?

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

When is the latest sunset in Orkney, United Kingdom?

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

When is the earliest sunset in Orkney, United Kingdom?

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

Cities near Orkney: Orkney Islands.

Orkney, United Kingdom
58.98465,-2.95953
Timezone: Europe/London