Today in Cambridge Bay, Canada, the sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 11:32 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 56m of daylight. That is 9 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 9 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Cambridge Bay is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cambridge Bay
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cambridge Bay runs from N/A to 8:04 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 10:05 PM and lasts until 11:32 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Cambridge Bay's high-latitude position means daylight swings dramatically across the year, from near-polar days exceeding 20 hours in summer to under 5 hours in winter.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cambridge Bay falls exactly at 3:04 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 5.81 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cambridge Bay, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cambridge Bay?
At Cambridge Bay's latitude of 69.1178442°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.87° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cambridge Bay are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 69.1178442, -105.0603881. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cambridge Bay (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 Cambridge Bay versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:36 AM | 11:32 PM | 16h 56m |
| 2025 | 6:37 AM | 11:31 PM | 16h 53m |
| 2021 | 6:38 AM | 11:31 PM | 16h 53m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cambridge Bay today?
In Cambridge Bay, the sun rises at exactly 6:36 AM and sets at 11:32 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cambridge Bay today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cambridge Bay runs from N/A to 8:04 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 10:05 PM and lasts until 11:25 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cambridge Bay shift every day?
At Cambridge Bay's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 250.87° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 9 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Cambridge Bay at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 3:04 PM when the sun reaches 5.81. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cambridge Bay, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Cambridge Bay 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 6:37 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:38 AM.