Sunrise and Sunset in Nelson Today
In Nelson, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:59 and sets at 18:12. The day length is 11h 13m. Solar noon is reached at 12:36.
Nelson: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Nelson at 12:36 – 36 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 04:41, the latest on December 31 at 08:45.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:00 and latest on June 25 at 21:00.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 8 min more daylight than the shortest.
Nelson 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 | 07:39 | 16:18 | 8 h 39 min | west-southwest 238° | 39 h |
| Feb | 06:58 | 17:09 | 10 h 11 min | west-southwest 252° | 76 h |
| Mar | 07:02 | 18:54 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 129 h |
| Apr | 05:56 | 19:42 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 287° | 174 h |
| May | 05:04 | 20:27 | 15 h 22 min | west-northwest 301° | 227 h |
| Jun | 04:41 | 20:57 | 16 h 16 min | northwest 309° | 233 h |
| Jul | 04:59 | 20:50 | 15 h 51 min | northwest 305° | 292 h |
| Aug | 05:40 | 20:05 | 14 h 25 min | west-northwest 293° | 276 h |
| Sep | 06:25 | 19:01 | 12 h 36 min | west 275° | 204 h |
| Oct | 07:10 | 17:58 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 257° | 123 h |
| Nov | 08:00 | 17:06 | 9 h 6 min | west-southwest 242° | 48 h |
| Dec | 08:38 | 16:49 | 8 h 11 min | southwest 234° | 33 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (309°) in June, southwest (234°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 75° 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 Nelson
Morning: 06:40–07:43 · Evening: 17:29–18:32
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Nelson, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:40 to 07:43. The evening golden hour extends from 17:29 to 18:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Nelson
Morning: 06:27–06:40 · Evening: 18:32–18:44
The Blue Hour in Nelson offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:27 to 06:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:32 to 18:44, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Nelson
Nelson is located at a latitude of 49.50° and a longitude of -117.29°. The city is in the America/Vancouver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Nelson vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Nelson
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Nelson. 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 Nelson, with up to 16h 17m 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 Nelson 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 Nelson brings the shortest days with only 8h 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 Nelson
On the same latitude as Nelson
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Nelson (49.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 13m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Nelson
When does the sun rise in Nelson today?
Today the sun rises in Nelson at 06:59 and sets at 18:12.
How long is the day in Nelson today?
The day lasts 11h 13m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nelson today?
In the morning from 06:40–07:43, in the evening from 17:29–18:32.
When is the longest day in Nelson?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 9m.
When does it get dark in Nelson today?
It is dark from 18:44, fully dark from 19:58.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Nelson. All times are in local time. How it is calculated