Sunrise and Sunset in Prince Rupert Today
In Prince Rupert, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:56 and sets at 18:59. The day length is 11h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 13:28.
Prince Rupert: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Prince Rupert at 13:28 – 1 h 28 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 17 at 05:06, the latest on December 29 at 10:02.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:28 and latest on June 24 at 22:19.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 54 min more daylight than the shortest.
Prince Rupert 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 | 08:53 | 16:49 | 7 h 56 min | southwest 234° | 40 h |
| Feb | 08:01 | 17:50 | 9 h 49 min | west-southwest 250° | 65 h |
| Mar | 07:55 | 19:45 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 103 h |
| Apr | 06:39 | 20:44 | 14 h 6 min | west-northwest 289° | 146 h |
| May | 05:36 | 21:39 | 16 h 3 min | northwest 306° | 171 h |
| Jun | 05:06 | 22:17 | 17 h 11 min | northwest 314° | 154 h |
| Jul | 05:27 | 22:06 | 16 h 40 min | northwest 310° | 150 h |
| Aug | 06:18 | 21:11 | 14 h 53 min | west-northwest 295° | 150 h |
| Sep | 07:14 | 19:56 | 12 h 42 min | west 276° | 116 h |
| Oct | 08:10 | 18:42 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 256° | 72 h |
| Nov | 09:10 | 17:40 | 8 h 29 min | west-southwest 238° | 43 h |
| Dec | 09:56 | 17:16 | 7 h 21 min | southwest 229° | 32 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (314°) in June, southwest (229°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 86° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 171 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 32 – 1,242 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Prince Rupert A, mean 1981–2001 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Prince Rupert
Morning: 07:34–08:45 · Evening: 18:11–19:21
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Prince Rupert, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:34 to 08:45. The evening golden hour extends from 18:11 to 19:21. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Prince Rupert
Morning: 07:21–07:34 · Evening: 19:21–19:35
The Blue Hour in Prince Rupert offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:21 to 07:34, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:21 to 19:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert is located at a latitude of 54.31° and a longitude of -130.32°. The city is in the America/Vancouver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Prince Rupert vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Prince Rupert
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Prince Rupert. 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 Prince Rupert, with up to 17h 13m 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 Prince Rupert sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Prince Rupert brings the shortest days with only 7h 19m 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 Prince Rupert
On the same latitude as Prince Rupert
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Prince Rupert (54.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 3m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Prince Rupert
When does the sun rise in Prince Rupert today?
Today the sun rises in Prince Rupert at 07:56 and sets at 18:59.
How long is the day in Prince Rupert today?
The day lasts 11h 3m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Prince Rupert today?
In the morning from 07:34–08:45, in the evening from 18:11–19:21.
When is the longest day in Prince Rupert?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 13m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 19m.
When does it get dark in Prince Rupert today?
It is dark from 19:35, fully dark from 20:58.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Prince Rupert. All times are in local time. How it is calculated