Sunrise and Sunset in Fort Resolution Today
In Fort Resolution, Canada, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:59 and sets at 18:43. The day length is 10h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 13:22.
Fort Resolution: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Fort Resolution at 13:22 – 1 h 22 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 19 at 03:55, the latest on December 26 at 10:50.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 15:28 and latest on June 22 at 23:17.
The longest day of the year has 13 h 53 min more daylight than the shortest.
Fort Resolution 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 | 09:31 | 15:57 | 6 h 26 min | southwest 224° | 51 h |
| Feb | 08:16 | 17:22 | 9 h 6 min | west-southwest 245° | 107 h |
| Mar | 07:51 | 19:37 | 11 h 46 min | west 268° | 188 h |
| Apr | 06:13 | 20:57 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 293° | 276 h |
| May | 04:47 | 22:16 | 17 h 29 min | northwest 315° | 336 h |
| Jun | 03:56 | 23:14 | 19 h 18 min | north-northwest 328° | 374 h |
| Jul | 04:27 | 22:52 | 18 h 25 min | northwest 321° | 358 h |
| Aug | 05:43 | 21:32 | 15 h 49 min | west-northwest 301° | 276 h |
| Sep | 07:01 | 19:56 | 12 h 54 min | west 277° | 158 h |
| Oct | 08:17 | 18:22 | 10 h 5 min | west-southwest 253° | 65 h |
| Nov | 09:40 | 16:56 | 7 h 16 min | southwest 230° | 43 h |
| Dec | 10:44 | 16:15 | 5 h 32 min | southwest 217° | 25 h |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (328°) in June, southwest (217°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 111° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 374 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 25 – 2,257 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Yellowknife A, mean 1981–2003 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Fort Resolution
Morning: 07:32–08:59 · Evening: 17:44–19:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Fort Resolution, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:32 to 08:59. The evening golden hour extends from 17:44 to 19:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Fort Resolution
Morning: 07:16–07:32 · Evening: 19:10–19:26
The Blue Hour in Fort Resolution offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:16 to 07:32, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:10 to 19:26, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Fort Resolution
Fort Resolution is located at a latitude of 61.17° and a longitude of -113.67°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Fort Resolution vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Fort Resolution
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Fort Resolution. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 15m 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 Fort Resolution, with up to 19h 21m 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 Fort Resolution sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 15m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Fort Resolution brings the shortest days with only 5h 28m 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 Fort Resolution
When does the sun rise in Fort Resolution today?
Today the sun rises in Fort Resolution at 07:56 and sets at 18:46.
How long is the day in Fort Resolution today?
The day lasts 10h 50m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Fort Resolution today?
In the morning from 07:30–08:56, in the evening from 17:47–19:13.
When is the longest day in Fort Resolution?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 19h 21m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 28m.
When does it get dark in Fort Resolution today?
It is dark from 19:29, fully dark from 21:11.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Fort Resolution. All times are in local time. How it is calculated