Today in Rankin Inlet, Canada, the sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 9:59 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 33m of daylight. That is 6 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 6 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Rankin Inlet is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Rankin Inlet
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Rankin Inlet runs from N/A to 7:30 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:55 PM and lasts until 9:59 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Rankin Inlet'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 Rankin Inlet falls exactly at 2:12 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 9.46 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rankin Inlet, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Rankin Inlet?
At Rankin Inlet's latitude of 62.8030269°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 261.76° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Rankin Inlet are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 62.8030269, -92.0868012. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Rankin Inlet (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 Rankin Inlet versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:26 AM | 9:59 PM | 15h 33m |
| 2025 | 6:26 AM | 9:58 PM | 15h 31m |
| 2021 | 6:27 AM | 9:58 PM | 15h 31m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rankin Inlet today?
In Rankin Inlet, the sun rises at exactly 6:26 AM and sets at 9:59 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 33m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rankin Inlet today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rankin Inlet runs from N/A to 7:30 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:55 PM and lasts until 9:54 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rankin Inlet shift every day?
At Rankin Inlet's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 261.76° (W). 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 Rankin Inlet at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:12 PM when the sun reaches 9.46. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Rankin Inlet, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Rankin Inlet 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 6:26 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:27 AM.