Cities With the Shortest Days Today
Ushuaia has the shortest day of any major city right now, with just 7h 35m of daylight today.
Why Are the Days So Short in These Cities?
The cities with the shortest days are in whichever hemisphere is currently in winter, as far from the equator as people live. With the Sun low in the sky, it rises late and sets early, and at the highest latitudes it may not clear the horizon at all. This list is rebuilt daily from latitude and the Sun's declination, so it gradually changes and swaps hemispheres around the solstices.
Short winter days have shaped culture and daily life for centuries, from long Nordic nights to winter festivals built around the return of the light. Today the shortest day among major cities belongs to Ushuaia, with only 7h 35m of daylight.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cities With the Shortest Days Today
Which city has the shortest day today?
Ushuaia currently has the shortest day among major cities, with just 7h 35m of daylight (as of July 18, 2026).
When are days shortest?
A city's shortest day falls on its winter solstice, around 21 December in the Northern Hemisphere and around 21 June in the Southern Hemisphere.
Can a city have no daylight at all?
Yes. Above the polar circles the Sun can stay below the horizon for a full day or longer in winter, a phenomenon called polar night.