Today in Whitehorse, Canada, the sun rises at 4:43 AM and sets at 11:28 PM, giving the city exactly 18h 45m 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, Whitehorse is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Whitehorse
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Whitehorse runs from N/A to 6:03 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 10:08 PM and lasts until 11:28 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Whitehorse'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 Whitehorse falls exactly at 2:06 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 0.49 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Whitehorse, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Whitehorse?
At Whitehorse's latitude of 60.721571°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 219.59° (SW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Whitehorse are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 60.721571, -135.054932. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Whitehorse (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 Whitehorse versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:43 AM | 11:28 PM | 18h 45m |
| 2025 | 4:44 AM | 11:28 PM | 18h 44m |
| 2021 | 4:44 AM | 11:28 PM | 18h 44m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Whitehorse today?
In Whitehorse, the sun rises at exactly 4:43 AM and sets at 11:28 PM today. This gives the city a total of 18h 45m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Whitehorse today?
Today, morning golden hour in Whitehorse runs from N/A to 6:03 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 10:08 PM and lasts until 11:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Whitehorse shift every day?
At Whitehorse's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 219.59° (SW). 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 Whitehorse at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:06 PM when the sun reaches 0.49. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Whitehorse, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Whitehorse 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 4:44 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:44 AM.