Today in Thunder Bay, Canada, the sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 10:00 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 55m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Thunder Bay is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Thunder Bay
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Thunder Bay runs from N/A to 6:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:12 PM and lasts until 10:00 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Thunder Bay experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 55m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Thunder Bay falls exactly at 2:03 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 16.35 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Thunder Bay, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Thunder Bay?
At Thunder Bay's latitude of 48.406414°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.17° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Thunder Bay are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 48.406414, -89.259796. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Thunder Bay (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 Thunder Bay versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:05 AM | 10:00 PM | 15h 55m |
| 2025 | 6:05 AM | 10:00 PM | 15h 55m |
| 2021 | 6:05 AM | 10:00 PM | 15h 55m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Thunder Bay today?
In Thunder Bay, the sun rises at exactly 6:05 AM and sets at 10:00 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 55m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Thunder Bay today?
Today, morning golden hour in Thunder Bay runs from N/A to 6:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:12 PM and lasts until 9:56 PM.
Why does sunrise in Thunder Bay shift every day?
At Thunder Bay's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.17° (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 Thunder Bay at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:03 PM when the sun reaches 16.35. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Thunder Bay, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Thunder Bay 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 6:05 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:05 AM.