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What time is sunrise and sunset in Shetland Islands?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Shetland Islands, Scotland. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:33 AM
120° ESEDawn 6:47 AM

Sunrise in Shetland Islands will be at 7:33:17 AM GMT (in 6 min).

Sunset
4:03 PM
240° WSWDusk 4:49 PM

Sunset in Shetland Islands will be at 4:03:37 PM GMT (in 8h 36m).

Now
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Golden hour now · Sunrise at 7:33 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in Shetland Islands
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour7:04 – 8:43 AM2:53 – 4:32 PM
Blue hour6:47 – 7:04 AM4:32 – 4:49 PM
Daylight
8h 30m
−5m 9s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 45m
Solar noon
11:48 AM
Sun altitude
1.3° below
Sun direction
119° ESE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:35 AM
121° ESEDawn 6:49 AM

Sunrise in Shetland Islands will be at 7:35:53 AM GMT (in 24h 8m).

Sunset
4:01 PM
239° WSWDusk 4:47 PM

Sunset in Shetland Islands will be at 4:01:05 PM GMT (in 32h 33m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Shetland Islands

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
1:04 AM
Moonset
2:43 PM

Calendar

United Kingdom Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun7:25 AM4:11 PM8h 45m
2 Mon7:28 AM4:08 PM8h 40m
3 Tue7:30 AM4:06 PM8h 35m
4 Wed7:33 AM4:03 PM8h 30m
Wednesday, November 4
8h 30m 19s of daylight·−5m 9s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:47 AM – 4:49 PM
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Time
7:28 AM
Altitude
-1.3°
Heading
119° ESE
Light
Civil twilight

7:28 AM, Civil twilight, altitude -1.3 degrees

5 Thu7:35 AM4:01 PM8h 25m
6 Fri7:38 AM3:58 PM8h 20m
7 Sat7:41 AM3:56 PM8h 15m
8 Sun7:43 AM3:53 PM8h 10m
9 Mon7:46 AM3:51 PM8h 05m
10 Tue7:48 AM3:48 PM8h 00m
11 Wed7:51 AM3:46 PM7h 55m
12 Thu7:53 AM3:44 PM7h 50m
13 Fri7:56 AM3:41 PM7h 45m
14 Sat7:59 AM3:39 PM7h 40m
15 Sun8:01 AM3:37 PM7h 36m
16 Mon8:04 AM3:35 PM7h 31m
17 Tue8:06 AM3:33 PM7h 26m
18 Wed8:09 AM3:31 PM7h 22m
19 Thu8:11 AM3:29 PM7h 17m
20 Fri8:13 AM3:27 PM7h 13m
21 Sat8:16 AM3:25 PM7h 09m
22 Sun8:18 AM3:23 PM7h 04m
23 Mon8:21 AM3:21 PM7h 00m
24 Tue8:23 AM3:20 PM6h 56m
25 Wed8:25 AM3:18 PM6h 52m
26 Thu8:28 AM3:16 PM6h 48m
27 Fri8:30 AM3:15 PM6h 44m
28 Sat8:32 AM3:13 PM6h 41m
29 Sun8:34 AM3:12 PM6h 37m
30 Mon8:36 AM3:10 PM6h 34m

Photos

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom

What time does the sun rise in Shetland Islands today?
Sunrise in Shetland Islands today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 7:33 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Shetland Islands today?
Sunset today is at 4:03 PM, after 8h 30m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Shetland Islands tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 4:49 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:28 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom?
The longest day of 2026 in Shetland Islands is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 19h 10m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom?
The shortest day of 2026 in Shetland Islands, Scotland is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 5h 54m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Shetland Islands get in summer than in winter?
Shetland Islands gets 13h 15m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (19h 10m against 5h 54m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 23m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Shetland Islands?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Shetland Islands is on Friday, June 19, 2026, when the sun comes up at 3:31 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Shetland Islands?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:42 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Shetland Islands?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, with the sun down by 2:59 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Shetland Islands?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 9:07 AM.
Does Shetland Islands observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Shetland Islands uses United Kingdom Time: clocks go forward on March 29, 2026, then back on October 25, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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