Today in Nunavut, Canada, the sun rises at 3:42 AM and sets at 12:50 AM, giving the city exactly 21h 7m 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, Nunavut is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Nunavut
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Nunavut runs from N/A to 5:41 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 10:50 PM and lasts until 12:50 AM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Nunavut'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 Nunavut falls exactly at 2:16 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 18.80 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Nunavut, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Nunavut?
At Nunavut's latitude of 65.0377727°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 256.67° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Nunavut are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 65.0377727, -92.5540791. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Nunavut (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 Nunavut versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 3:42 AM | 12:50 AM | 21h 7m |
| 2025 | 3:43 AM | 12:49 AM | 21h 6m |
| 2021 | 3:43 AM | 12:49 AM | 21h 6m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Nunavut today?
In Nunavut, the sun rises at exactly 3:42 AM and sets at 12:50 AM today. This gives the city a total of 21h 7m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Nunavut today?
Today, morning golden hour in Nunavut runs from N/A to 5:41 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 10:50 PM and lasts until 12:36 AM.
Why does sunrise in Nunavut shift every day?
At Nunavut's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 256.67° (WSW). 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 Nunavut at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:16 PM when the sun reaches 18.80. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Nunavut, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Nunavut 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 3:43 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 3:43 AM.