Today in Inuvik, Canada, the sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 11:20 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 42m 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, Inuvik is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Inuvik
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Inuvik runs from N/A to 8:02 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:56 PM and lasts until 11:20 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Inuvik'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 Inuvik falls exactly at 2:59 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -3.28 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Inuvik, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Inuvik?
At Inuvik's latitude of 68.3602632°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 224.19° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Inuvik are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 68.3602632, -133.720386. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Inuvik (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 Inuvik versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:38 AM | 11:20 PM | 16h 42m |
| 2025 | 6:39 AM | 11:19 PM | 16h 40m |
| 2021 | 6:39 AM | 11:19 PM | 16h 39m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Inuvik today?
In Inuvik, the sun rises at exactly 6:38 AM and sets at 11:20 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 42m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Inuvik today?
Today, morning golden hour in Inuvik runs from N/A to 8:02 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:56 PM and lasts until 11:13 PM.
Why does sunrise in Inuvik shift every day?
At Inuvik's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 224.19° (SW). 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 Inuvik at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:59 PM when the sun reaches -3.28. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Inuvik, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Inuvik 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 6:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:39 AM.