Today in Trois-Rivières, Canada, the sun rises at 5:06 AM and sets at 8:45 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 38m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Trois-Rivières is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Trois-Rivières
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Trois-Rivières runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:59 PM and lasts until 8:45 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Trois-Rivières experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 38m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Trois-Rivières falls exactly at 12:56 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 27.10 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Trois-Rivières, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Trois-Rivières?
At Trois-Rivières's latitude of 46.3432325°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 264.89° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Trois-Rivières are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 46.3432325, -72.5428485. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Trois-Rivières (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 Trois-Rivières versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:06 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 38m |
| 2025 | 5:07 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 38m |
| 2021 | 5:07 AM | 8:45 PM | 15h 38m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Trois-Rivières today?
In Trois-Rivières, the sun rises at exactly 5:06 AM and sets at 8:45 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 38m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Trois-Rivières today?
Today, morning golden hour in Trois-Rivières runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:59 PM and lasts until 8:41 PM.
Why does sunrise in Trois-Rivières shift every day?
At Trois-Rivières's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 264.89° (W). 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 Trois-Rivières at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:56 PM when the sun reaches 27.10. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Trois-Rivières, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Trois-Rivières 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 5:07 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:07 AM.