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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
6:51 AM
89° EDawn 6:09 AM

Sunrise in Shetland Islands was at 6:51:09 AM GMT+1 (14 hours ago).

Sunset
7:02 PM
271° WDusk 7:44 PM

Sunset in Shetland Islands was at 7:02:10 PM GMT+1 (2 hours ago).

Now
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Astronomical twilight now · Last light at 9:28 PM

Daylight
12h 11m
Darkness
6h 58m
Solar noon
12:57 PM
Sun altitude
16.5° below
Sun direction
300° WNW

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:53 AM
90° EDawn 6:11 AM

Sunrise in Shetland Islands will be at 6:53:32 AM GMT+1 (in 10 hours).

Sunset
6:59 PM
270° WDusk 7:40 PM

Sunset in Shetland Islands will be at 6:59:06 PM GMT+1 (in 22 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Shetland Islands

Waxing Gibbous
94% illuminated
Moonrise
6:25 PM
Moonset
3:34 AM

Calendar

Europe/London · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Tue5:56 am8:12 pm14:16:50
2 Wed5:58 am8:09 pm14:11:22
3 Thu6:00 am8:06 pm14:05:54
4 Fri6:03 am8:03 pm14:00:26
5 Sat6:05 am8:00 pm13:54:58
6 Sun6:08 am7:57 pm13:49:29
7 Mon6:10 am7:54 pm13:44:01
8 Tue6:12 am7:51 pm13:38:33
9 Wed6:15 am7:48 pm13:33:04
10 Thu6:17 am7:45 pm13:27:36
11 Fri6:20 am7:42 pm13:22:08
12 Sat6:22 am7:39 pm13:16:39
13 Sun6:24 am7:36 pm13:11:11
14 Mon6:27 am7:33 pm13:05:42
15 Tue6:29 am7:29 pm13:00:14
16 Wed6:32 am7:26 pm12:54:46
17 Thu6:34 am7:23 pm12:49:18
18 Fri6:36 am7:20 pm12:43:49
19 Sat6:39 am7:17 pm12:38:21
20 Sun6:41 am7:14 pm12:32:53
21 Mon6:43 am7:11 pm12:27:25
22 Tue6:46 am7:08 pm12:21:57
23 Wed6:48 am7:05 pm12:16:29
24 Thu6:51 am7:02 pm12:11:01
Thursday, September 24
12:11:01 of daylight·−5m 28s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:09 am – 7:44 pm
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Time
9:13 PM
Altitude
-16.5°
Heading
300° WNW
Light
Astronomical twilight

9:13 PM, Astronomical twilight, altitude -16.5 degrees

25 Fri6:53 am6:59 pm12:05:33
26 Sat6:55 am6:56 pm12:00:05
27 Sun6:58 am6:52 pm11:54:37
28 Mon7:00 am6:49 pm11:49:09
29 Tue7:03 am6:46 pm11:43:42
30 Wed7:05 am6:43 pm11:38:14

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 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) is at 6:51 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Shetland Islands today?
Sunset today is at 7:02 PM, after 12h 11m of daylight.
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 18h 59m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.
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 45m 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 14m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (18h 59m against 5h 45m). 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 3:38 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Shetland Islands?
The latest sunset is on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:38 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Shetland Islands?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, December 17, 2026, with the sun down by 2:56 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Shetland Islands?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 9:13 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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