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Sun Times in Whitehorse
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Whitehorse?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Whitehorse (America/Whitehorse). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Whitehorse?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Whitehorse (America/Whitehorse). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Whitehorse?
Golden hour times for Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse?
The day length for Whitehorse is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Whitehorse?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Whitehorse is shown in the times above (America/Whitehorse). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Whitehorse?
Sunset and dusk times for Whitehorse are displayed above (America/Whitehorse). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Whitehorse?
Twilight duration in Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse?
The earliest sunrise in Whitehorse in 2026 is at 4:27 AM on June 15 (America/Whitehorse). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Whitehorse?
The latest sunset in Whitehorse in 2026 is at 11:36 PM on June 19 (America/Whitehorse). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Whitehorse?
After sunset in Whitehorse, 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 Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Whitehorse on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:52 AM | 5:27 PM | 6h 34m |
| February | 9:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 9h 10m |
| March | 8:16 AM | 8:03 PM | 11h 47m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 9:21 PM | 14h 41m |
| May | 5:16 AM | 10:38 PM | 17h 22m |
| June | 4:27 AM | 11:34 PM | 19h 06m |
| July | 4:57 AM | 11:13 PM | 18h 16m |
| August | 6:11 AM | 9:55 PM | 15h 44m |
| September | 7:28 AM | 8:21 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 8:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 07m |
| November | 10:03 AM | 5:25 PM | 7h 22m |
| December | 11:04 AM | 4:46 PM | 5h 41m |