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Sunrise and sunset in Whitehorse, Canada
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 8:37 AM–9:37 AM and 5:57 PM–6:57 PM
Times are local time in Whitehorse. Current time in Whitehorse →
Sunrise and sunset in Whitehorse through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 8:07 AM | 7:34 PM | 11h 27m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 9m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9:27 AM | 6:03 PM | 8h 36m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 10:04 AM | 5:28 PM | 7h 24m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 10:42 AM | 4:58 PM | 6h 16m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 11:06 AM | 4:47 PM | 5h 42m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 11:10 AM | 4:59 PM | 5h 48m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 10:55 AM | 5:26 PM | 6h 31m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 10:19 AM | 6:10 PM | 7h 50m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 9:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 9h 6m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 9:02 AM | 7:26 PM | 10h 24m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 8:19 AM | 8:02 PM | 11h 43m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 19m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 9:20 PM | 14h 37m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 10:01 PM | 16h 6m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:18 AM | 10:37 PM | 17h 19m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:43 AM | 11:15 PM | 18h 32m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:29 AM | 11:34 PM | 19h 6m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:35 AM | 11:35 PM | 19h 0m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:57 AM | 11:16 PM | 18h 19m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 10:38 PM | 17h 2m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 10:00 PM | 15h 48m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 15m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 8:25 PM | 12h 57m |
Calculated for 60.72°N, 135.06°W, including daylight saving time where Whitehorse uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Whitehorse this year
- Longest day: June 21 (19h 9m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (5h 38m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:28 AM on June 16
- Latest sunset: 11:38 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Whitehorse today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 8:37 AM and sets at 6:57 PM in Whitehorse, giving 10 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Whitehorse?
The longest day in Whitehorse in 2026 is June 21, with 19 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Whitehorse?
The shortest day in Whitehorse in 2026 is December 21, with 5 hours 38 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Whitehorse?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:28 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset is 11:38 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Whitehorse?
Today, golden hour in Whitehorse is from sunrise (8:37 AM) to 9:37 AM in the morning, and from 5:57 PM to sunset (6:57 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.