Today in Yellowknife, Canada, the sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 9:27 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 29m of daylight. That is 6 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 6 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Yellowknife is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Yellowknife
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Yellowknife runs from N/A to 7:00 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:23 PM and lasts until 9:27 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Yellowknife'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 Yellowknife falls exactly at 1:42 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -0.35 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Yellowknife, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Yellowknife?
At Yellowknife's latitude of 62.4540807°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 242.13° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Yellowknife are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 62.4540807, -114.377385. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Yellowknife (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 Yellowknife versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:57 AM | 9:27 PM | 15h 29m |
| 2025 | 5:57 AM | 9:26 PM | 15h 28m |
| 2021 | 5:58 AM | 9:26 PM | 15h 27m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Yellowknife today?
In Yellowknife, the sun rises at exactly 5:57 AM and sets at 9:27 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 29m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Yellowknife today?
Today, morning golden hour in Yellowknife runs from N/A to 7:00 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:23 PM and lasts until 9:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Yellowknife shift every day?
At Yellowknife's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 242.13° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 6 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Yellowknife at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:42 PM when the sun reaches -0.35. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Yellowknife, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Yellowknife 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 5:57 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:58 AM.