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Sunrise and sunset in Yellowknife, Canada
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 8:18 AM–9:22 AM and 5:27 PM–6:31 PM
Times are local time in Yellowknife. Current time in Yellowknife →
Sunrise and sunset in Yellowknife through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:46 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 25m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:24 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 1m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9:12 AM | 5:32 PM | 8h 20m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 9:53 AM | 4:53 PM | 7h 0m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 10:36 AM | 4:19 PM | 5h 42m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 11:02 AM | 4:05 PM | 5h 2m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 11:07 AM | 4:17 PM | 5h 10m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 10:48 AM | 4:47 PM | 6h 0m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 10:07 AM | 5:36 PM | 7h 29m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 9:27 AM | 6:18 PM | 8h 51m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 8:43 AM | 6:59 PM | 10h 16m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:57 AM | 7:38 PM | 11h 41m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 24m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 49m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:22 AM | 9:48 PM | 16h 26m |
| May 15, 2027 | 4:41 AM | 10:28 PM | 17h 47m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:00 AM | 11:13 PM | 19h 13m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 3:41 AM | 11:36 PM | 19h 55m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 3:48 AM | 11:36 PM | 19h 48m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:15 AM | 11:13 PM | 18h 58m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:00 AM | 10:29 PM | 17h 29m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 9:46 PM | 16h 7m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 25m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 2m |
Calculated for 62.45°N, 114.37°W, including daylight saving time where Yellowknife uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Yellowknife this year
- Longest day: June 21 (20h 0m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (4h 57m)
- Earliest sunrise: 3:40 AM on June 17
- Latest sunset: 11:40 PM on June 20
Questions
What time is sunrise in Yellowknife today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 8:18 AM and sets at 6:31 PM in Yellowknife, giving 10 hours 13 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Yellowknife?
The longest day in Yellowknife in 2026 is June 21, with 20 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Yellowknife?
The shortest day in Yellowknife in 2026 is December 22, with 4 hours 57 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Yellowknife?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 3:40 AM on June 17, and the latest sunset is 11:40 PM on June 20. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Yellowknife?
Today, golden hour in Yellowknife is from sunrise (8:18 AM) to 9:22 AM in the morning, and from 5:27 PM to sunset (6:31 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.