Sunrise and Sunset in Caribou Today
In Caribou, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:40 and sets at 17:57. The day length is 11h 18m. Solar noon is reached at 12:19.
Caribou: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Caribou at 12:19 – 19 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 04:36, the latest on January 1 at 07:17.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 15:43 and latest on June 25 at 20:30.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 21 min more daylight than the shortest.
Caribou 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 | 07:12 | 16:10 | 8 h 58 min | west-southwest 239° | 113 h |
| Feb | 06:36 | 16:56 | 10 h 21 min | west-southwest 253° | 137 h |
| Mar | 06:44 | 18:37 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 159 h |
| Apr | 05:44 | 19:20 | 13 h 36 min | west-northwest 286° | 176 h |
| May | 04:57 | 20:00 | 15 h 3 min | west-northwest 300° | 230 h |
| Jun | 04:36 | 20:28 | 15 h 51 min | northwest 307° | 242 h |
| Jul | 04:52 | 20:22 | 15 h 30 min | west-northwest 303° | 251 h |
| Aug | 05:29 | 19:42 | 14 h 13 min | west-northwest 291° | 237 h |
| Sep | 06:09 | 18:43 | 12 h 34 min | west 275° | 170 h |
| Oct | 06:50 | 17:44 | 10 h 55 min | west-southwest 258° | 127 h |
| Nov | 06:35 | 15:57 | 9 h 23 min | west-southwest 243° | 82 h |
| Dec | 07:10 | 15:43 | 8 h 33 min | southwest 236° | 95 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (236°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 71° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 251 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 82 – 2,019 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station St Leonard A, mean 1985–2001 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Caribou
Morning: 06:21–07:21 · Evening: 17:17–18:16
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Caribou, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:21 to 07:21. The evening golden hour extends from 17:17 to 18:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Caribou
Morning: 06:09–06:21 · Evening: 18:16–18:28
The Blue Hour in Caribou offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:09 to 06:21, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:16 to 18:28, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Caribou
Caribou is located at a latitude of 46.86° and a longitude of -68.01°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Caribou vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Caribou
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Caribou. 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 Caribou, with up to 15h 53m 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 Caribou 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 Caribou brings the shortest days with only 8h 32m 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 Caribou
On the same latitude as Caribou
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Caribou (46.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 18m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Caribou
When does the sun rise in Caribou today?
Today the sun rises in Caribou at 06:40 and sets at 17:57.
How long is the day in Caribou today?
The day lasts 11h 18m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Caribou today?
In the morning from 06:21–07:21, in the evening from 17:17–18:16.
When is the longest day in Caribou?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 53m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 32m.
When does it get dark in Caribou today?
It is dark from 18:28, fully dark from 19:38.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Caribou. All times are in local time. How it is calculated