Sunrise and Sunset in Dawson City Today
In Dawson City, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 08:47 and sets at 19:21. The day length is 10h 33m. Solar noon is reached at 14:05.
Dawson City: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Dawson City at 14:05 – 2 h 5 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 20 at 03:47, the latest on December 24 at 12:11.
The sun sets earliest on December 18 at 16:20 and latest on June 21 at 00:51.
The longest day of the year has 16 h 54 min more daylight than the shortest.
Dawson City 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 | 11:43 | 17:12 | 5 h 29 min | southwest 218° |
| Feb | 10:11 | 18:53 | 8 h 42 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Mar | 08:35 | 20:19 | 11 h 44 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:45 | 21:52 | 15 h 7 min | west-northwest 296° |
| May | 05:02 | 23:27 | 18 h 25 min | northwest 321° |
| Jun | 03:49 | 00:48 | 20 h 59 min | north-northwest 339° |
| Jul | 04:33 | 00:11 | 19 h 39 min | north-northwest 330° |
| Aug | 06:10 | 22:31 | 16 h 21 min | northwest 305° |
| Sep | 07:41 | 20:42 | 13 h 1 min | west 278° |
| Oct | 09:08 | 18:56 | 9 h 48 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Nov | 10:46 | 17:17 | 6 h 30 min | southwest 225° |
| Dec | 12:05 | 16:20 | 4 h 15 min | south-southwest 209° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (339°) in June, south-southwest (209°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 130° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Dawson City
Morning: 08:18–09:54 · Evening: 18:14–19:50
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dawson City, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:18 to 09:54. The evening golden hour extends from 18:14 to 19:50. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dawson City
Morning: 08:00–08:18 · Evening: 19:50–20:08
The Blue Hour in Dawson City offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 08:00 to 08:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:50 to 20:08, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dawson City
Dawson City is located at a latitude of 64.06° and a longitude of -139.43°. The city is in the America/Dawson timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dawson City vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dawson City
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dawson City. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 17m 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 Dawson City, with up to 21h 4m 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 Dawson City sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 16m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Dawson City brings the shortest days with only 4h 10m 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.
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Questions about the sun in Dawson City
When does the sun rise in Dawson City today?
Today the sun rises in Dawson City at 08:47 and sets at 19:21.
How long is the day in Dawson City today?
The day lasts 10h 33m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dawson City today?
In the morning from 08:18–09:54, in the evening from 18:14–19:50.
When is the longest day in Dawson City?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 21h 4m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 10m.
When does it get dark in Dawson City today?
It is dark from 20:08, fully dark from 22:01.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dawson City. All times are in local time. How it is calculated