Dawn and first light in Tromso
In Tromso, Norway on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, dawn does not follow the usual pattern: at this latitude and time of year the sky may stay light through the night or the sun may not rise. See the table below for the exact phases.
| Stage | What it means | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical dawn | sun 18° below, first trace of light | --:-- |
| Nautical dawn | sun 12° below, horizon visible at sea | --:-- |
| Civil dawn (first light) | sun 6° below, enough light to see | --:-- |
| Sunrise | the sun clears the horizon | 01:54 |
Dawn in Tromso, stage by stage
Dawn in Tromso unfolds in three stages before the sun appears. Astronomical dawn is the first faint light, when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon. Nautical dawn follows at 12 degrees, and civil dawn, the moment there is enough light to see and move around, arrives at 6 degrees below. This civil dawn is what most people call first light. From there the sky brightens quickly to sunrise. The whole sequence is longer at high latitudes, where the sun climbs toward the horizon at a shallow angle, and short and fast near the equator. Every time here is computed for Tromso's coordinates and shown in its local time zone.
Frequently asked questions about dawn in Tromso
What time is first light in Tromso today?
On Wednesday, 29 July 2026, Tromso does not have a normal civil dawn because of its latitude and the season. See the twilight table above for the exact phases.
What is the difference between dawn and sunrise in Tromso?
Dawn is the growing twilight before the sun appears; sunrise is the single instant the sun's edge clears the horizon in Tromso. First light (civil dawn) comes first, then sunrise.
When does astronomical dawn start in Tromso?
On Wednesday, 29 July 2026, Tromso has no astronomical dawn: the sun never drops 18 degrees below the horizon, so some twilight lasts all night.
Every time on this page is computed from Tromso's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.