Sun Times in Hay River
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hay River?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hay River (America/Yellowknife). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hay River?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hay River (America/Yellowknife). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hay River?
Golden hour times for Hay River are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Hay River?
The day length for Hay River is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hay River?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hay River is shown in the times above (America/Yellowknife). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hay River?
Sunset and dusk times for Hay River are displayed above (America/Yellowknife). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Hay River?
Twilight duration in Hay River varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Hay River?
The earliest sunrise in Hay River in 2026 is at 4:08 AM on June 18 (America/Yellowknife). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hay River?
The latest sunset in Hay River in 2026 is at 11:21 PM on June 21 (America/Yellowknife). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hay River?
After sunset in Hay River, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Hay River shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Hay River
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hay River on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:36 AM | 4:09 PM | 6h 32m |
| February | 8:23 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 09m |
| March | 7:59 AM | 7:45 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 42m |
| May | 4:58 AM | 10:22 PM | 17h 23m |
| June | 4:09 AM | 11:18 PM | 19h 09m |
| July | 4:39 AM | 10:57 PM | 18h 18m |
| August | 5:54 AM | 9:39 PM | 15h 45m |
| September | 7:10 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 8:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 06m |
| November | 8:47 AM | 4:07 PM | 7h 21m |
| December | 9:48 AM | 3:28 PM | 5h 39m |
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