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Sun Times in Norman Wells
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Norman Wells?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Norman Wells (America/Yellowknife). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Norman Wells?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Norman Wells (America/Yellowknife). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Norman Wells?
Golden hour times for Norman Wells 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 Norman Wells?
The day length for Norman Wells is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Norman Wells?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Norman Wells is shown in the times above (America/Yellowknife). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Norman Wells?
Sunset and dusk times for Norman Wells 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 Norman Wells?
Twilight duration in Norman Wells 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 Norman Wells?
The earliest sunrise in Norman Wells in 2026 is at 3:15 AM on June 19 (America/Yellowknife). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Norman Wells?
The latest sunset in Norman Wells in 2026 is at 11:59 PM on May 17 (America/Yellowknife). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Norman Wells?
After sunset in Norman Wells, 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 Norman Wells 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 Norman Wells
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Norman Wells on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:08 AM | 4:05 PM | 4h 58m |
| February | 9:27 AM | 5:56 PM | 8h 29m |
| March | 8:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 11h 43m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 10:07 PM | 15h 18m |
| May | 4:58 AM | 11:52 PM | 18h 54m |
| June | 3:20 AM | 1:37 AM | 22h 17m |
| July | 4:20 AM | 12:43 AM | 20h 22m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 10:49 PM | 16h 38m |
| September | 7:49 AM | 8:53 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 9:22 AM | 7:02 PM | 9h 41m |
| November | 10:08 AM | 4:15 PM | 6h 07m |
| December | 11:37 AM | 3:07 PM | 3h 29m |