Sunrise and Sunset in Nakusp Today

In Nakusp, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:02 and sets at 18:13. The day length is 11h 11m. Solar noon is reached at 12:38.

Nakusp: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Nakusp at 12:38 – 38 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 16 at 04:40, the latest on December 30 at 08:50.

The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 15:59 and latest on June 25 at 21:05.

The longest day of the year has 8 h 23 min more daylight than the shortest.

Nakusp 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	07:44	16:17	8 h 33 min	west-southwest 237°	39 h
Feb	07:01	17:09	10 h 8 min	west-southwest 251°	76 h
Mar	07:04	18:56	11 h 52 min	west 268°	129 h
Apr	05:57	19:45	13 h 49 min	west-northwest 287°	174 h
May	05:04	20:32	15 h 28 min	west-northwest 302°	227 h
Jun	04:40	21:03	16 h 23 min	northwest 310°	233 h
Jul	04:57	20:55	15 h 58 min	northwest 306°	292 h
Aug	05:40	20:09	14 h 29 min	west-northwest 293°	276 h
Sep	06:27	19:04	12 h 37 min	west 275°	204 h
Oct	07:13	17:59	10 h 45 min	west-southwest 257°	123 h
Nov	08:05	17:05	9 h 1 min	west-southwest 241°	48 h
Dec	08:44	16:48	8 h 4 min	southwest 233°	33 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 77° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 292 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 33 – 1,854 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Castlegar A, mean 1981–2001 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).

Golden Hour in Nakusp

Morning: 06:42–07:46 · Evening: 17:29–18:33

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Nakusp, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:42 to 07:46. The evening golden hour extends from 17:29 to 18:33. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Nakusp

Morning: 06:30–06:42 · Evening: 18:33–18:46

The Blue Hour in Nakusp offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:30 to 06:42, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:33 to 18:46, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Nakusp

Nakusp is located at a latitude of 50.25° and a longitude of -117.80°. The city is in the America/Vancouver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Nakusp vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Nakusp

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Nakusp. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 11m 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 Nakusp, with up to 16h 25m 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 Nakusp sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Nakusp brings the shortest days with only 8h 2m 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 Nakusp

On the same latitude as Nakusp

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Nakusp (50.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 11m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Nakusp

When does the sun rise in Nakusp today?

Today the sun rises in Nakusp at 07:02 and sets at 18:13.

How long is the day in Nakusp today?

The day lasts 11h 11m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Nakusp today?

In the morning from 06:42–07:46, in the evening from 17:29–18:33.

When is the longest day in Nakusp?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 25m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 2m.

When does it get dark in Nakusp today?

It is dark from 18:46, fully dark from 20:01.