Today in Rankin Inlet, Canada, the sun rises at 4:24 AM and sets at 12:04 AM, giving the city exactly 19h 40m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 167 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 5:57 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 10:30 PM and lasts until 12:04 AM.
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 2:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 18.48 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 256.34° (WSW). 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 | 4:24 AM | 12:04 AM | 19h 40m |
| 2025 | 4:24 AM | 12:03 AM | 19h 39m |
| 2021 | 4:24 AM | 12:03 AM | 19h 38m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Rankin Inlet today?
In Rankin Inlet, the sun rises at exactly 4:24 AM and sets at 12:04 AM today. This gives the city a total of 19h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Rankin Inlet today?
Today, morning golden hour in Rankin Inlet runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 10:30 PM and lasts until 11:55 PM.
Why does sunrise in Rankin Inlet shift every day?
At Rankin Inlet's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 256.34° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 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 2:14 PM when the sun reaches 18.48. 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 4:24 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:24 AM.