Today in Northwest Territories, Canada, the sun rises at 3:25 AM and sets at 12:30 AM, giving the city exactly 21h 5m of daylight. That is 6 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 6 minutes of daylight each day. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Northwest Territories is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Northwest Territories
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Northwest Territories runs from N/A to 5:23 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 10:32 PM and lasts until 12:30 AM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Northwest Territories'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 Northwest Territories falls exactly at 1:58 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 9.06 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Northwest Territories, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Northwest Territories?
At Northwest Territories's latitude of 65.0000004°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 234.62° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Northwest Territories are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 65.0000004, -118. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Northwest Territories (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 Northwest Territories versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 3:25 AM | 12:30 AM | 21h 5m |
| 2025 | 3:26 AM | 12:30 AM | 21h 4m |
| 2021 | 3:26 AM | 12:29 AM | 21h 3m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Northwest Territories today?
In Northwest Territories, the sun rises at exactly 3:25 AM and sets at 12:30 AM today. This gives the city a total of 21h 5m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Northwest Territories today?
Today, morning golden hour in Northwest Territories runs from N/A to 5:23 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 10:32 PM and lasts until 12:17 AM.
Why does sunrise in Northwest Territories shift every day?
At Northwest Territories's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 234.62° (SW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 6 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Northwest Territories at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:58 PM when the sun reaches 9.06. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Northwest Territories, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Northwest Territories 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 3:26 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 3:26 AM.