Today in Brandon, Canada, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 9:50 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 9m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Brandon is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Brandon
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Brandon runs from N/A to 6:31 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:59 PM and lasts until 9:50 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Brandon experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 9m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Brandon falls exactly at 1:45 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 10.23 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Brandon, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Brandon?
At Brandon's latitude of 49.8511143°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.94° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Brandon are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 49.8511143, -99.9608924. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Brandon (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 Brandon versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:41 AM | 9:50 PM | 16h 9m |
| 2025 | 5:41 AM | 9:50 PM | 16h 8m |
| 2021 | 5:41 AM | 9:50 PM | 16h 8m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Brandon today?
In Brandon, the sun rises at exactly 5:41 AM and sets at 9:50 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Brandon today?
Today, morning golden hour in Brandon runs from N/A to 6:31 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:59 PM and lasts until 9:46 PM.
Why does sunrise in Brandon shift every day?
At Brandon's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 246.94° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Brandon at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:45 PM when the sun reaches 10.23. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Brandon, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Brandon 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 5:41 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:41 AM.