Sunrise and Sunset in New Westminster Today
In New Westminster, Canada, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 07:20 and sets at 18:37. The day length is 11h 17m. Solar noon is reached at 12:59.
New Westminster: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in New Westminster at 12:59 – 59 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 05:05, the latest on December 31 at 09:06.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:24 and latest on June 25 at 21:21.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 3 min more daylight than the shortest.
New Westminster 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 | 08:00 | 16:41 | 8 h 41 min | west-southwest 238° |
| Feb | 07:20 | 17:32 | 10 h 12 min | west-southwest 252° |
| Mar | 07:24 | 19:17 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:19 | 20:04 | 13 h 45 min | west-northwest 287° |
| May | 05:28 | 20:48 | 15 h 20 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Jun | 05:05 | 21:18 | 16 h 13 min | northwest 309° |
| Jul | 05:23 | 21:11 | 15 h 49 min | northwest 305° |
| Aug | 06:03 | 20:27 | 14 h 24 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Sep | 06:48 | 19:24 | 12 h 36 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 07:32 | 18:21 | 10 h 48 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Nov | 08:22 | 17:29 | 9 h 8 min | west-southwest 242° |
| Dec | 09:00 | 17:13 | 8 h 13 min | southwest 234° |
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.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in New Westminster
Morning: 07:01–08:03 · Evening: 17:54–18:56
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In New Westminster, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:01 to 08:03. The evening golden hour extends from 17:54 to 18:56. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in New Westminster
Morning: 06:48–07:01 · Evening: 18:56–19:08
The Blue Hour in New Westminster offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:48 to 07:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:56 to 19:08, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About New Westminster
New Westminster is located at a latitude of 49.21° and a longitude of -122.91°. The city is in the America/Vancouver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in New Westminster vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in New Westminster
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in New Westminster. 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 New Westminster, with up to 16h 14m 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 New Westminster 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 New Westminster brings the shortest days with only 8h 12m 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 New Westminster
On the same latitude as New Westminster
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as New Westminster (49.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 17m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in New Westminster
When does the sun rise in New Westminster today?
Today the sun rises in New Westminster at 07:19 and sets at 18:39.
How long is the day in New Westminster today?
The day lasts 11h 20m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in New Westminster today?
In the morning from 06:59–08:01, in the evening from 17:56–18:58.
When is the longest day in New Westminster?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 14m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 12m.
When does it get dark in New Westminster today?
It is dark from 19:11, fully dark from 20:24.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of New Westminster. All times are in local time. How it is calculated