The Faroe Islands sit at 62°N, so daylight swings dramatically through the year — from barely 5 hours around the December solstice to nearly 20 hours in June. Pick a date to see the sunrise, sunset and daylight length for Tórshavn.
Daylight length is calculated for Tórshavn (62.0°N), using standard sunrise and sunset (the sun’s upper edge at the horizon, allowing for atmospheric refraction). Times are local Faroe clock time, adjusted for summer time, and may vary by a few minutes.
Faroe Islands daylight hours by month
Approximate daylight length in Tórshavn, mid-month. The bar shows how long the day is relative to the June peak.
| Month | Daylight | Relative length |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6h | |
| February | 9h | |
| March | 12h | |
| April | 14.5h | |
| May | 17h | |
| June | 19.5h | |
| July | 18h | |
| August | 15.5h | |
| September | 12.5h | |
| October | 10h | |
| November | 7h | |
| December | 5h |
Tórshavn ranges from about 5 h 15 m at the December solstice to about 19 h 35 m at the June solstice.
Making the most of the light
In summer (June–August) the long days let you hike late into the evening, and the brief "night" stays in soft twilight — ideal for photography and flexible plans. In winter (November–February) you get only 5–9 hours of daylight, so plan sightseeing for the middle of the day, keep drives short, and treat the long dark evenings as your chance at the northern lights. Whatever the season, the weather changes faster than the light — check the forecast before heading out.
Daylight FAQ
From about 5 hours at the December solstice to almost 20 hours at the June solstice in Tórshavn. Use the calculator above for any specific date.
Not a true midnight sun — at 62°N the sun dips just below the horizon around midsummer — but the nights stay in bright twilight and you get up to ~19–20 hours of usable daylight in June.
Around the December solstice the sun rises late morning and sets in mid-afternoon (near 3pm), giving only about five hours of daylight. Plan your day around the short light window.