Today in Summerside, Canada, the sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 8:16 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 54m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Summerside is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Summerside
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Summerside runs from N/A to 7:03 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:35 PM and lasts until 8:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Summerside experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 13h 54m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Summerside falls exactly at 1:19 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 26.17 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Summerside, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Summerside?
At Summerside's latitude of 46.394259°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 280.10° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Summerside are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 46.394259, -63.7892386. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Summerside (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 Summerside versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 54m |
| 2025 | 6:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 53m |
| 2021 | 6:23 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 53m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Summerside today?
In Summerside, the sun rises at exactly 6:22 AM and sets at 8:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 54m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Summerside today?
Today, morning golden hour in Summerside runs from N/A to 7:03 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:35 PM and lasts until 8:13 PM.
Why does sunrise in Summerside shift every day?
At Summerside's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 280.10° (W). 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 Summerside at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:19 PM when the sun reaches 26.17. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Summerside, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Summerside 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 6:22 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:23 AM.