Today in Thompson, Canada, the sun rises at 4:57 AM and sets at 10:16 PM, giving the city exactly 17h 19m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 168 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Thompson is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Thompson
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Thompson runs from N/A to 5:59 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:14 PM and lasts until 10:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Thompson experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 17h 19m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Thompson falls exactly at 1:37 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 13.70 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Thompson, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Thompson?
At Thompson's latitude of 55.743347°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.64° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Thompson are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 55.743347, -97.863464. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Thompson (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 Thompson versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:57 AM | 10:16 PM | 17h 19m |
| 2025 | 4:57 AM | 10:16 PM | 17h 18m |
| 2021 | 4:58 AM | 10:16 PM | 17h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Thompson today?
In Thompson, the sun rises at exactly 4:57 AM and sets at 10:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 17h 19m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Thompson today?
Today, morning golden hour in Thompson runs from N/A to 5:59 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:14 PM and lasts until 10:11 PM.
Why does sunrise in Thompson shift every day?
At Thompson's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 249.64° (WSW). 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 Thompson at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:37 PM when the sun reaches 13.70. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Thompson, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Thompson 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 4:57 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:58 AM.