Today in Hay River, Canada, the sun rises at 4:56 AM and sets at 11:03 PM, giving the city exactly 18h 7m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Hay River is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hay River
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hay River runs from N/A to 6:07 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:51 PM and lasts until 11:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Hay River experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 18h 7m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Hay River falls exactly at 1:59 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 5.29 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hay River, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hay River?
At Hay River's latitude of 58.8860091°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 233.59° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hay River are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 58.8860091, -118.4772566. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hay River (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 Hay River versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:56 AM | 11:03 PM | 18h 7m |
| 2025 | 4:56 AM | 11:03 PM | 18h 7m |
| 2021 | 4:56 AM | 11:03 PM | 18h 7m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hay River today?
In Hay River, the sun rises at exactly 4:56 AM and sets at 11:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 18h 7m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hay River today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hay River runs from N/A to 6:07 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:51 PM and lasts until 10:57 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hay River shift every day?
At Hay River's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 233.59° (SW). 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 Hay River at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:59 PM when the sun reaches 5.29. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hay River, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Hay River 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 4:56 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:56 AM.