Sun Times in St. John's
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in St. John's?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for St. John's (America/St_Johns). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in St. John's?
Check the sunset time displayed above for St. John's (America/St_Johns). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in St. John's?
Golden hour times for St. John's 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 St. John's?
The day length for St. John's is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in St. John's?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for St. John's is shown in the times above (America/St_Johns). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in St. John's?
Sunset and dusk times for St. John's are displayed above (America/St_Johns). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in St. John's?
Twilight duration in St. John's 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 St. John's?
The earliest sunrise in St. John's in 2026 is at 5:02 AM on June 13 (America/St_Johns). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in St. John's?
The latest sunset in St. John's in 2026 is at 9:02 PM on June 21 (America/St_Johns). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in St. John's?
After sunset in St. John's, 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 St. John's 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 St. John's
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in St. John's on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 53m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 18m |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 38m |
| May | 5:23 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 08m |
| June | 5:02 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 58m |
| July | 5:18 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 35m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 16m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 35m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 53m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 19m |
| December | 7:42 AM | 4:09 PM | 8h 28m |