Sunrise and Sunset in Makkovik Today
In Makkovik, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:12 and sets at 18:14. The day length is 11h 2m. Solar noon is reached at 12:44.
Makkovik: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Makkovik at 12:44 – 44 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 17 at 04:16, the latest on December 29 at 08:22.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:27 and latest on June 24 at 21:40.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 15 min more daylight than the shortest.
Makkovik 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 | 08:12 | 16:00 | 7 h 47 min | southwest 233° |
| Feb | 07:19 | 17:03 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Mar | 07:11 | 19:00 | 11 h 49 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:53 | 20:01 | 14 h 8 min | west-northwest 289° |
| May | 04:48 | 20:58 | 16 h 10 min | northwest 306° |
| Jun | 04:16 | 21:38 | 17 h 22 min | northwest 315° |
| Jul | 04:37 | 21:26 | 16 h 49 min | northwest 311° |
| Aug | 05:31 | 20:29 | 14 h 59 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Sep | 06:29 | 19:13 | 12 h 44 min | west 276° |
| Oct | 07:26 | 17:57 | 10 h 31 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Nov | 07:29 | 15:52 | 8 h 23 min | west-southwest 237° |
| Dec | 08:16 | 15:27 | 7 h 11 min | southwest 228° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (315°) in June, southwest (228°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 88° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Makkovik
Morning: 06:50–08:02 · Evening: 17:25–18:36
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Makkovik, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:50 to 08:02. The evening golden hour extends from 17:25 to 18:36. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Makkovik
Morning: 06:36–06:50 · Evening: 18:36–18:50
The Blue Hour in Makkovik offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:36 to 06:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:36 to 18:50, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Makkovik
Makkovik is located at a latitude of 55.09° and a longitude of -59.18°. The city is in the America/Goose_Bay timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Makkovik vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Makkovik
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Makkovik. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 12m 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 Makkovik, with up to 17h 24m 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 Makkovik sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Makkovik brings the shortest days with only 7h 9m 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 Makkovik
On the same latitude as Makkovik
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Makkovik (55.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 2m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Makkovik
When does the sun rise in Makkovik today?
Today the sun rises in Makkovik at 07:12 and sets at 18:14.
How long is the day in Makkovik today?
The day lasts 11h 2m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Makkovik today?
In the morning from 06:50–08:02, in the evening from 17:25–18:36.
When is the longest day in Makkovik?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 24m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 9m.
When does it get dark in Makkovik today?
It is dark from 18:50, fully dark from 20:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Makkovik. All times are in local time. How it is calculated