Sunrise and Sunset in Saint John Today

In Saint John, Canada, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:29 and sets at 18:53. The day length is 11h 23m. Solar noon is reached at 13:11.

Saint John: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Saint John at 13:11 – 1 h 11 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 15 at 05:35, the latest on January 1 at 08:03.

The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 16:41 and latest on June 26 at 21:16.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 55 min more daylight than the shortest.

Saint John through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

Direction of sunset: northwest (305°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 68° along the horizon.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Saint John

Morning: 07:11–08:09 · Evening: 18:13–19:11

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Saint John, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:11 to 08:09. The evening golden hour extends from 18:13 to 19:11. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Saint John

Morning: 07:00–07:11 · Evening: 19:11–19:22

The Blue Hour in Saint John offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:00 to 07:11, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:11 to 19:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Saint John

Saint John is located at a latitude of 45.27° and a longitude of -66.06°. The city is in the America/Moncton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Saint John vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Saint John

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Saint John. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Saint John, with up to 15h 39m 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 Saint John sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Saint John brings the shortest days with only 8h 44m 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.

On the same latitude as Saint John

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Saint John (45.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 23m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

• Milan, Italy · 45.5° N · ↑ 07:28 · ↓ 18:52
• Belgrade, Serbia · 44.8° N · ↑ 06:43 · ↓ 18:08
• Krasnodar, Russia · 45° N · ↑ 06:29 · ↓ 17:53
• Portland, United States · 45.5° N · ↑ 07:16 · ↓ 18:39
• Lyon, France · 45.8° N · ↑ 07:46 · ↓ 19:09

Explore More

• Sunrise today in Saint John – Journal
• Compare sunrise times in all cities
• Learn more about the Golden Hour
• Learn more about the Blue Hour
• Watch the live day/night cycle on the 3D Globe
• 2027 as a table (CSV)

• When Does It Get Dark in Saint John?
• Last Frost Date Saint John

Questions about the sun in Saint John

When does the sun rise in Saint John today?

Today the sun rises in Saint John at 07:29 and sets at 18:53.

How long is the day in Saint John today?

The day lasts 11h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Saint John today?

In the morning from 07:11–08:09, in the evening from 18:13–19:11.

When is the longest day in Saint John?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 39m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 44m.

When does it get dark in Saint John today?

It is dark from 19:22, fully dark from 20:31.