Sunrise and Sunset in Iqaluit Today
In Iqaluit, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:02 and sets at 17:38. The day length is 10h 36m. Solar noon is reached at 12:21.
Iqaluit: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Iqaluit at 12:21 – 21 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 20 at 02:11, the latest on December 25 at 09:23.
The sun sets earliest on December 17 at 13:41 and latest on June 21 at 23:00.
The longest day of the year has 16 h 29 min more daylight than the shortest.
Iqaluit 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 | 08:56 | 14:31 | 5 h 35 min | southwest 219° |
| Feb | 07:27 | 16:10 | 8 h 43 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Mar | 06:51 | 18:35 | 11 h 43 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:03 | 20:06 | 15 h 3 min | west-northwest 295° |
| May | 03:23 | 21:39 | 18 h 17 min | northwest 320° |
| Jun | 02:12 | 22:57 | 20 h 44 min | north-northwest 338° |
| Jul | 02:53 | 22:24 | 19 h 30 min | north-northwest 329° |
| Aug | 04:28 | 20:46 | 16 h 19 min | northwest 305° |
| Sep | 05:57 | 18:58 | 13 h 1 min | west 278° |
| Oct | 07:23 | 17:14 | 9 h 51 min | west-southwest 252° |
| Nov | 07:59 | 14:36 | 6 h 37 min | southwest 226° |
| Dec | 09:16 | 13:42 | 4 h 26 min | south-southwest 210° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (338°) in June, south-southwest (210°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 128° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Iqaluit
Morning: 06:33–08:08 · Evening: 16:33–18:07
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Iqaluit, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:33 to 08:08. The evening golden hour extends from 16:33 to 18:07. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Iqaluit
Morning: 06:15–06:33 · Evening: 18:07–18:25
The Blue Hour in Iqaluit offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:15 to 06:33, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:07 to 18:25, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Iqaluit
Iqaluit is located at a latitude of 63.75° and a longitude of -68.52°. The city is in the America/Iqaluit timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Iqaluit vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Iqaluit
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Iqaluit. 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 Iqaluit, with up to 20h 50m 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 Iqaluit sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 17m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Iqaluit brings the shortest days with only 4h 20m 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 Iqaluit
When does the sun rise in Iqaluit today?
Today the sun rises in Iqaluit at 07:02 and sets at 17:38.
How long is the day in Iqaluit today?
The day lasts 10h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Iqaluit today?
In the morning from 06:33–08:08, in the evening from 16:33–18:07.
When is the longest day in Iqaluit?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 20h 50m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 20m.
When does it get dark in Iqaluit today?
It is dark from 18:25, fully dark from 20:16.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Iqaluit. All times are in local time. How it is calculated