Today in Gander, Canada, the sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 6:41 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 26m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Gander is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Gander
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Gander runs from N/A to 7:57 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:59 PM and lasts until 6:41 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Gander experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 11h 26m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Gander falls exactly at 12:58 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 20.06 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gander, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Gander?
At Gander's latitude of 48.9592291°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 303.47° (WNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Gander are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 48.9592291, -54.6187879. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Gander (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 Gander versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:14 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 26m |
| 2025 | 7:15 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 25m |
| 2021 | 7:15 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 25m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Gander today?
In Gander, the sun rises at exactly 7:14 AM and sets at 6:41 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 26m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Gander today?
Today, morning golden hour in Gander runs from N/A to 7:57 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:59 PM and lasts until 6:38 PM.
Why does sunrise in Gander shift every day?
At Gander's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 303.47° (WNW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Gander at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:58 PM when the sun reaches 20.06. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gander, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Gander 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 7:15 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:15 AM.