Golden Hour at Kirkjufell
Snæfellsnes, Iceland — Iconic cone-shaped mountain on Iceland's western coast.
Golden hour at Kirkjufell varies from 106 minutes in the morning to 104 minutes in the evening during peak months (July, May, February). Sunrise ranges from 11:10 in January to 11:36 in December. Iconic cone-shaped mountain on Iceland's western coast. This guide shows computed sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for every month of the year, with compass bearings to help you plan your composition. All times are calculated with a precision astronomical engine. Use Heliora to see terrain-adjusted times from any exact vantage point.
Monthly Sun Times & Golden Hour
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Gold AM | Gold PM | Sunrise ° | Sunset ° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11:10 | 16:15 | — | — | 145° SE | 215° SW |
| Feb | 09:32 | 18:03 | 83m | 83m | 119° ESE | 241° WSW |
| Mar | 07:52 | 19:33 | 66m | 66m | 93° E | 267° W |
| Apr | 05:58 | 21:10 | 68m | 68m | 64° ENE | 296° WNW |
| May | 04:09 | 22:52 | 88m | 89m | 37° NE | 323° NW |
| Jun | 02:39 | 00:27 | — | — | 15° NNE | 345° NNW |
| Jul | 03:32 | 23:43 | 106m | 104m | 26° NNE | 333° NNW |
| Aug | 05:18 | 21:54 | 74m | 73m | 53° NE | 307° NW |
| Sep | 06:54 | 20:00 | 65m | 65m | 81° E | 278° W |
| Oct | 08:25 | 18:10 | 73m | 73m | 109° ESE | 251° WSW |
| Nov | 10:09 | 16:25 | — | — | 136° SE | 224° SW |
| Dec | 11:36 | 15:20 | — | — | 154° SSE | 206° SSW |
Best months for golden hour: July, May, February. Times shown for the 15th of each month.
See the sun's path with real terrain horizon for any date
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is golden hour at Kirkjufell?
- Golden hour at Kirkjufell varies by season. The longest golden hour sessions are in July, May, February. Morning golden hour lasts 106m and evening 104m during the peak month.
- What time is sunrise at Kirkjufell?
- Sunrise ranges from 11:10 in January to 11:36 in December.
- What direction does the sun rise and set at Kirkjufell?
- Sunrise bearing shifts from 154° SSE in winter to 15° NNE in summer. Sunset shifts from 206° SSW to 345° NNW.
- What is the best time of year to photograph Kirkjufell?
- For golden hour photography, the best months are July, May, February when golden hour is longest.
- What time should I arrive to photograph sunrise at Kirkjufell?
- Arrive 30-45 minutes before sunrise to catch blue hour and set up. In January, that means arriving by 10:30. Use Heliora to check terrain-adjusted sunrise, as mountains may delay the actual moment the sun appears.
- Does the terrain affect sunrise or sunset times at Kirkjufell?
- Yes. Mountains, ridges, and buildings can delay sunrise or bring sunset earlier than flat-earth calculations show. Use Heliora to see the real terrain horizon from any exact viewpoint and get terrain-adjusted sun times.
- Is Kirkjufell good for astrophotography?
- Milky Way core visibility is limited from Kirkjufell due to latitude or light conditions. However, star trails and constellation photography are possible year-round during astronomical darkness. Use Heliora to check dark sky hours for your planned date.
Nearby Locations
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- Isle of Skye 1246 km
- Glencoe 1342 km
- Trolltunga 1613 km
- Lofoten Islands 1685 km