Sunrise and Sunset in Portage la Prairie Today
In Portage la Prairie, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:45 and sets at 18:54. The day length is 11h 8m. Solar noon is reached at 13:20.
Portage la Prairie: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Portage la Prairie at 13:20 – 1 h 20 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 05:23, the latest on December 31 at 08:31.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:31 and latest on June 25 at 21:46.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 17 min more daylight than the shortest.
Portage la Prairie 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 | 08:25 | 17:00 | 8 h 35 min | west-southwest 237° | 106 h |
| Feb | 07:43 | 17:52 | 10 h 9 min | west-southwest 252° | 127 h |
| Mar | 07:46 | 19:38 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 172 h |
| Apr | 06:39 | 20:27 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 287° | 236 h |
| May | 05:47 | 21:12 | 15 h 26 min | west-northwest 302° | 280 h |
| Jun | 05:23 | 21:44 | 16 h 21 min | northwest 309° | 270 h |
| Jul | 05:41 | 21:36 | 15 h 56 min | northwest 306° | 298 h |
| Aug | 06:23 | 20:51 | 14 h 28 min | west-northwest 293° | 278 h |
| Sep | 07:09 | 19:46 | 12 h 37 min | west 275° | 191 h |
| Oct | 07:55 | 18:41 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 257° | 141 h |
| Nov | 07:46 | 16:48 | 9 h 3 min | west-southwest 241° | 90 h |
| Dec | 08:25 | 16:31 | 8 h 7 min | southwest 233° | 87 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (309°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 76° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 298 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 87 – 2,276 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Delta Marsh CS, mean 1981–1999 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Portage la Prairie
Morning: 07:25–08:29 · Evening: 18:10–19:13
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Portage la Prairie, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:25 to 08:29. The evening golden hour extends from 18:10 to 19:13. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Portage la Prairie
Morning: 07:13–07:25 · Evening: 19:13–19:26
The Blue Hour in Portage la Prairie offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:13 to 07:25, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:13 to 19:26, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Portage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie is located at a latitude of 49.97° and a longitude of -98.29°. The city is in the America/Winnipeg timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Portage la Prairie vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Portage la Prairie
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Portage la Prairie. 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 Portage la Prairie, with up to 16h 22m 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 Portage la Prairie 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 Portage la Prairie brings the shortest days with only 8h 5m 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 Portage la Prairie
On the same latitude as Portage la Prairie
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Portage la Prairie (50° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 8m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Portage la Prairie
When does the sun rise in Portage la Prairie today?
Today the sun rises in Portage la Prairie at 07:44 and sets at 18:56.
How long is the day in Portage la Prairie today?
The day lasts 11h 12m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Portage la Prairie today?
In the morning from 07:24–08:27, in the evening from 18:12–19:15.
When is the longest day in Portage la Prairie?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 22m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 5m.
When does it get dark in Portage la Prairie today?
It is dark from 19:28, fully dark from 20:43.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Portage la Prairie. All times are in local time. How it is calculated