Sun Times in Yellowknife
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Yellowknife?
Sunrise in Yellowknife on Friday, September 4, 2026 is at 6:36 AM (America/Yellowknife). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Yellowknife?
Sunset in Yellowknife on Friday, September 4, 2026 is at 8:33 PM (America/Yellowknife). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Yellowknife?
Morning golden hour in Yellowknife ends at 7:36 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:33 PM.
How long is the day in Yellowknife?
On Friday, September 4, 2026 in Yellowknife there are 13 hours and 56 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Yellowknife?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Yellowknife at 1:36 PM (America/Yellowknife). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Yellowknife?
In Yellowknife, sunset is at 8:33 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:46 PM (America/Yellowknife). Civil twilight ends at 9:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Yellowknife?
Twilight in Yellowknife lasts approximately 193 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Yellowknife?
The earliest sunrise in Yellowknife in 2026 is at 3:39 AM on June 17 (America/Yellowknife). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Yellowknife?
The latest sunset in Yellowknife in 2026 is at 11:39 PM on June 20 (America/Yellowknife). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Yellowknife?
After sunset at 8:33 PM in Yellowknife, civil twilight ends at 9:21 PM — about 48 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:46 PM (America/Yellowknife).
What these times mean
Solar times in Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Yellowknife on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:45 AM | 3:48 PM | 6h 03m |
| February | 8:24 AM | 5:19 PM | 8h 56m |
| March | 7:54 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 45m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 53m |
| May | 4:39 AM | 10:30 PM | 17h 52m |
| June | 3:40 AM | 11:36 PM | 19h 56m |
| July | 4:15 AM | 11:09 PM | 18h 55m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 9:42 PM | 16h 03m |
| September | 7:03 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 57m |
| October | 8:23 AM | 6:21 PM | 9h 58m |
| November | 8:53 AM | 3:50 PM | 6h 57m |
| December | 10:01 AM | 3:03 PM | 5h 02m |
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