Sunrise and Sunset in Nain Today
In Nain, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:24 and sets at 18:22. The day length is 10h 58m. Solar noon is reached at 12:54.
Nain: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Nain at 12:54 – 54 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 18 at 04:15, the latest on December 28 at 08:42.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:27 and latest on June 23 at 22:01.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 57 min more daylight than the shortest.
Nain 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 | 08:30 | 16:02 | 7 h 31 min | southwest 231° |
| Feb | 07:33 | 17:09 | 9 h 36 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Mar | 07:22 | 19:10 | 11 h 48 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:59 | 20:15 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 290° |
| May | 04:50 | 21:16 | 16 h 26 min | northwest 308° |
| Jun | 04:15 | 21:59 | 17 h 44 min | northwest 318° |
| Jul | 04:38 | 21:46 | 17 h 8 min | northwest 313° |
| Aug | 05:35 | 20:45 | 15 h 9 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Sep | 06:38 | 19:24 | 12 h 46 min | west 276° |
| Oct | 07:39 | 18:04 | 10 h 26 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Nov | 07:46 | 15:55 | 8 h 10 min | southwest 236° |
| Dec | 08:35 | 15:27 | 6 h 52 min | southwest 226° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (318°) in June, southwest (226°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 92° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Nain
Morning: 07:01–08:16 · Evening: 17:31–18:45
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Nain, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:01 to 08:16. The evening golden hour extends from 17:31 to 18:45. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Nain
Morning: 06:46–07:01 · Evening: 18:45–19:00
The Blue Hour in Nain offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:46 to 07:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:45 to 19:00, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Nain
Nain is located at a latitude of 56.54° and a longitude of -61.70°. The city is in the America/Goose_Bay timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Nain vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Nain
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Nain. 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 Nain, with up to 17h 46m 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 Nain sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 14m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Nain brings the shortest days with only 6h 49m 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 Nain
On the same latitude as Nain
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Nain (56.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 58m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Nain
When does the sun rise in Nain today?
Today the sun rises in Nain at 07:24 and sets at 18:22.
How long is the day in Nain today?
The day lasts 10h 58m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nain today?
In the morning from 07:01–08:16, in the evening from 17:31–18:45.
When is the longest day in Nain?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 46m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 49m.
When does it get dark in Nain today?
It is dark from 19:00, fully dark from 20:28.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Nain. All times are in local time. How it is calculated