Cape Breton Highlands: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Cape Breton Highlands, Canada, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:09 and sets at 18:31. The day length is 11h 21m. Solar noon is reached at 12:50.
Cape Breton Highlands: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Cape Breton Highlands at 12:50 – 50 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 05:08, the latest on January 1 at 07:47.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:14 and latest on June 25 at 21:00.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 18 min more daylight than the shortest.
Cape Breton Highlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:43 | 16:42 | 8 h 59 min | west-southwest 240° |
| Feb | 07:06 | 17:28 | 10 h 21 min | west-southwest 253° |
| Mar | 07:15 | 19:08 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:15 | 19:51 | 13 h 36 min | west-northwest 286° |
| May | 05:28 | 20:30 | 15 h 2 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jun | 05:08 | 20:58 | 15 h 50 min | northwest 306° |
| Jul | 05:24 | 20:53 | 15 h 29 min | west-northwest 303° |
| Aug | 06:00 | 20:13 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Sep | 06:40 | 19:14 | 12 h 34 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 07:20 | 18:15 | 10 h 55 min | west-southwest 258° |
| Nov | 07:05 | 16:29 | 9 h 24 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Dec | 07:40 | 16:15 | 8 h 35 min | southwest 236° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (306°) in June, southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 71° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Cape Breton Highlands
Morning: 06:51–07:50 · Evening: 17:50–18:49
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Cape Breton Highlands, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:51 to 07:50. The evening golden hour extends from 17:50 to 18:49. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Cape Breton Highlands
Morning: 06:39–06:51 · Evening: 18:49–19:01
The Blue Hour in Cape Breton Highlands offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:39 to 06:51, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:49 to 19:01, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Cape Breton Highlands
Cape Breton Highlands is located at a latitude of 46.70° and a longitude of -60.75°. The city is in the America/Halifax timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Cape Breton Highlands vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Cape Breton Highlands
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Cape Breton Highlands. 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 Cape Breton Highlands, with up to 15h 51m 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 Cape Breton Highlands sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Cape Breton Highlands brings the shortest days with only 8h 33m 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.
On the same latitude as Cape Breton Highlands
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Cape Breton Highlands (46.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 21m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Cape Breton Highlands
When does the sun rise in Cape Breton Highlands today?
Today the sun rises in Cape Breton Highlands at 07:09 and sets at 18:31.
How long is the day in Cape Breton Highlands today?
The day lasts 11h 21m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cape Breton Highlands today?
In the morning from 06:51–07:50, in the evening from 17:50–18:49.
When is the longest day in Cape Breton Highlands?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 51m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 33m.
When does it get dark in Cape Breton Highlands today?
It is dark from 19:01, fully dark from 20:11.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Cape Breton Highlands. All times are in local time. How it is calculated