Today in Kamloops, Canada, the sun rises at 4:57 AM and sets at 9:16 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 18m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 168 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kamloops is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kamloops
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kamloops runs from N/A to 5:49 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:24 PM and lasts until 9:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Kamloops experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 18m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kamloops falls exactly at 1:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -0.44 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kamloops, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kamloops?
At Kamloops's latitude of 50.6758269°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 231.80° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kamloops are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 50.6758269, -120.339415. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kamloops (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 Kamloops versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:57 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 18m |
| 2025 | 4:58 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 18m |
| 2021 | 4:58 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kamloops today?
In Kamloops, the sun rises at exactly 4:57 AM and sets at 9:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kamloops today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kamloops runs from N/A to 5:49 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:24 PM and lasts until 9:12 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kamloops shift every day?
At Kamloops's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 231.80° (SW). 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 Kamloops at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:07 PM when the sun reaches -0.44. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kamloops, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kamloops 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 4:58 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:58 AM.