Sun path · Tromsø
Sunrise & sunset direction in Tromsø
See which way the sun rises and sets in Tromsø, with the full arc showing elevation against compass direction. Dashed curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice for comparison.
Drag the timeline to see where the sun will be in the sky.
Sun path in Tromsø on Thu, Sep 24
The sun rises at 89°, E and sets at 270°, W in Tromsø, reaching a peak elevation of 20° at solar noon. Day length is 12h 7m, measured from sunrise to sunset.
The chart above plots the full arc of the sun across the sky. The horizontal axis is compass direction, the vertical axis is elevation. Dashed reference curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice so you can see how the arc shifts through the year.
Use the scrubber to walk through the day and read the sun's compass bearing and elevation at any moment. For photography, check which direction light will come from at your planned shoot time and whether your subject will be front-lit, side-lit or backlit.
Sunrise and sunset direction in Tromsø
Bearings are measured clockwise from north and calculated from the sun path for this location.
| Date | Sun rises | Sun sets |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 89°, E | 270°, W |
| June solstice | Midnight sun | Midnight sun |
| Equinox | 88°, E | 272°, W |
| December solstice | Polar night | Polar night |
Frequently asked
- Which way does the sun rise in Tromsø?
- On Thu, Sep 24, the sun rises in Tromsø at 89°, E (east).
- Which direction does the sun set in Tromsø in December?
- Tromsø is in polar night at the December solstice, so there is no sunset bearing.
- How high does the sun get in Tromsø?
- On Thu, Sep 24, the sun reaches about 20° above the horizon at its highest point in Tromsø.
