May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Alta, Norway 🇳🇴
Sun Phase: Civil Twilight
Sunrise Today: 03:58 ↑ 50.5° NE
Sunset Today: 20:58 ↑ 308.6° NW
Day Length: 16h 59m
Sun Direction: NW
Sun Altitude: -3.81°
Sun Distance: 151.293 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Alta?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Alta
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
02:59
↑
37° NE
|
21:52
↑
324° NW
|
18h 53m | +11m 23s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:24 | 150.72 |
| 2 |
02:53
↑
36° NE
|
21:58
↑
325° NW
|
19h 04m | +11m 37s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
02:47
↑
34° NE
|
22:04
↑
327° NNW
|
19h 16m | +11m 53s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 150.79 |
| 4 |
02:41
↑
33° NNE
|
22:10
↑
328° NNW
|
19h 28m | +12m 11s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 150.83 |
| 5 |
02:35
↑
32° NNE
|
22:16
↑
330° NNW
|
19h 41m | +12m 32s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 150.87 |
| 6 |
02:29
↑
30° NNE
|
22:23
↑
331° NNW
|
19h 54m | +12m 56s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
02:22
↑
28° NNE
|
22:30
↑
333° NNW
|
20h 07m | +13m 23s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 150.94 |
| 8 |
02:15
↑
27° NNE
|
22:37
↑
335° NNW
|
20h 21m | +13m 56s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 150.98 |
| 9 |
02:08
↑
25° NNE
|
22:44
↑
337° NNW
|
20h 36m | +14m 35s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.02 |
| 10 |
02:00
↑
23° NNE
|
22:52
↑
338° NNW
|
20h 51m | +15m 24s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.05 |
| 11 |
N/A
|
23:01
↑
340° NNW
|
24h 00m | +188m 17s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
01:44
↑
19° NNE
|
23:10
↑
343° NNW
|
21h 25m | -154m 02s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.12 |
| 13 |
01:35
↑
17° NNE
|
23:20
↑
345° NNW
|
21h 45m | +19m 40s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
01:24
↑
14° NNE
|
23:32
↑
348° NNW
|
22h 08m | +22m 37s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.19 |
| 15 |
01:12
↑
12° NNE
|
23:48
↑
352° N
|
22h 36m | +28m 08s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.22 |
| 16 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +83m 36s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.25 |
| 17 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.40 |
| 22 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.43 |
| 23 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:23 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:24 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:24 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:24 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:24 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
24h 00m | +0m 00s | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12:24 | 151.66 |
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All times are in local time for Alta. Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Alta, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 15 and the latest sunset of May is on May 15.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Alta?
Days in Alta are currently getting shorter by about 9m 45s each day, roughly 68 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Alta Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 02:18-03:02 | 21:52-22:33 |
| Golden hour | 03:02-05:27 | 19:29-21:52 |
Alta's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | May 21, 2026 | - |
| Shortest day | January 1, 2026 | - |
| Earliest sunrise | April 25, 2026 | 03:32 |
| Latest sunset | April 25, 2026 | 21:20 |
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
Photographers in Alta get the golden hour at 03:02-05:27 in the morning and 19:29-21:52 in the evening today; the bluish blue hour falls near 02:18-03:02 and 21:52-22:33. Both windows move across the seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Alta
What time is sunrise in Alta today?
Sunrise in Alta today is at 03:58 local time.
What time is sunset in Alta today?
Sunset in Alta today is at 20:58 local time.
What time is solar noon in Alta today?
Solar noon in Alta — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:29 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Alta?
In Alta today: civil twilight begins at 02:18 (before sunrise) and ends at 22:33 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Alta?
Today in Alta, the sun rises at an azimuth of 51° and sets at 309° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
