Today in Quebec City, Canada, the sun rises at 4:59 AM and sets at 8:41 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 42m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Quebec City is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Quebec City
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Quebec City runs from N/A to 5:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:55 PM and lasts until 8:41 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Quebec City experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 42m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Quebec City falls exactly at 12:50 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 28.05 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Quebec City, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Quebec City?
At Quebec City's latitude of 46.8137431°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 266.06° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Quebec City are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 46.8137431, -71.2084061. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Quebec City (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 Quebec City versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:59 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 42m |
| 2025 | 4:59 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 41m |
| 2021 | 4:59 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 41m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Quebec City today?
In Quebec City, the sun rises at exactly 4:59 AM and sets at 8:41 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 42m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Quebec City today?
Today, morning golden hour in Quebec City runs from N/A to 5:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:55 PM and lasts until 8:38 PM.
Why does sunrise in Quebec City shift every day?
At Quebec City's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 266.06° (W). 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 Quebec City at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:50 PM when the sun reaches 28.05. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Quebec City, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Quebec City 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 4:59 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:59 AM.