Today in Barrie, Canada, the sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 8:16 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 46m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Barrie is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Barrie
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Barrie runs from N/A to 7:09 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:37 PM and lasts until 8:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Barrie sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Barrie falls exactly at 1:23 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.18 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Barrie, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Barrie?
At Barrie's latitude of 44.3893208°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 267.70° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Barrie are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 44.3893208, -79.6901302. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Barrie (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Barrie versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:30 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 46m |
| 2025 | 6:30 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 45m |
| 2021 | 6:30 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Barrie today?
In Barrie, the sun rises at exactly 6:30 AM and sets at 8:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Barrie today?
Today, morning golden hour in Barrie runs from N/A to 7:09 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:37 PM and lasts until 8:13 PM.
Why does sunrise in Barrie shift every day?
At Barrie's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 267.70° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Barrie at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:23 PM when the sun reaches 15.18. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Barrie, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Barrie changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:30 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:30 AM.