Sunrise and Sunset in Amherst Today

In Amherst, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:24 and sets at 18:43. The day length is 11h 19m. Solar noon is reached at 13:04.

Amherst: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Amherst at 13:04 – 1 h 4 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:26, the latest on January 1 at 07:58.

The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:32 and latest on June 26 at 21:11.

The longest day of the year has 7 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.

Amherst through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Day	Direction	Sunshine
Jan	07:54	16:58	9 h 5 min	west-southwest 240°	94 h
Feb	07:19	17:43	10 h 24 min	west-southwest 253°	109 h
Mar	07:29	19:22	11 h 53 min	west 268°	138 h
Apr	06:30	20:03	13 h 33 min	west-northwest 285°	147 h
May	05:45	20:41	14 h 57 min	west-northwest 299°	186 h
Jun	05:26	21:08	15 h 43 min	northwest 306°	208 h
Jul	05:41	21:03	15 h 22 min	west-northwest 303°	230 h
Aug	06:16	20:24	14 h 8 min	west-northwest 291°	218 h
Sep	06:55	19:27	12 h 33 min	west 275°	161 h
Oct	07:33	18:30	10 h 57 min	west-southwest 258°	131 h
Nov	07:16	16:45	9 h 29 min	west-southwest 244°	76 h
Dec	07:51	16:32	8 h 41 min	west-southwest 236°	79 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (306°) in June, west-southwest (236°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 69° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 230 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 76 – 1,777 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Nappan CDA, mean 1981–2001 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).

Golden Hour in Amherst

Morning: 07:05–08:04 · Evening: 18:03–19:01

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Amherst, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:05 to 08:04. The evening golden hour extends from 18:03 to 19:01. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Amherst

Morning: 06:54–07:05 · Evening: 19:01–19:13

The Blue Hour in Amherst offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:54 to 07:05, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:01 to 19:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Amherst

Amherst is located at a latitude of 45.83° and a longitude of -64.20°. The city is in the America/Halifax timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Amherst vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Amherst

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Amherst. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.

Summer brings the longest days to Amherst, with up to 15h 44m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.

Autumn in Amherst sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Amherst brings the shortest days with only 8h 40m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.

Cities near Amherst

On the same latitude as Amherst

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Amherst (45.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 19m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Amherst

When does the sun rise in Amherst today?

Today the sun rises in Amherst at 07:24 and sets at 18:43.

How long is the day in Amherst today?

The day lasts 11h 19m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Amherst today?

In the morning from 07:05–08:04, in the evening from 18:03–19:01.

When is the longest day in Amherst?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 40m.

When does it get dark in Amherst today?

It is dark from 19:13, fully dark from 20:22.