Sunrise and Sunset in Thompson Today
In Thompson, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:50 and sets at 18:45. The day length is 10h 55m. Solar noon is reached at 13:18.
Thompson: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Thompson at 13:18 – 1 h 18 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 18 at 04:46, the latest on December 28 at 09:01.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:58 and latest on June 23 at 22:20.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 33 min more daylight than the shortest.
Thompson 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 | 08:50 | 16:31 | 7 h 41 min | southwest 232° | 97 h |
| Feb | 07:55 | 17:36 | 9 h 41 min | west-southwest 249° | 121 h |
| Mar | 07:46 | 19:35 | 11 h 49 min | west 268° | 172 h |
| Apr | 06:26 | 20:38 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 289° | 225 h |
| May | 05:19 | 21:37 | 16 h 18 min | northwest 307° | 259 h |
| Jun | 04:46 | 22:17 | 17 h 31 min | northwest 317° | 269 h |
| Jul | 05:08 | 22:05 | 16 h 57 min | northwest 312° | 278 h |
| Aug | 06:03 | 21:06 | 15 h 3 min | west-northwest 296° | 253 h |
| Sep | 07:03 | 19:48 | 12 h 45 min | west 276° | 144 h |
| Oct | 08:02 | 18:30 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 255° | 92 h |
| Nov | 08:07 | 16:24 | 8 h 17 min | west-southwest 237° | 64 h |
| Dec | 08:55 | 15:58 | 7 h 3 min | southwest 227° | 67 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (317°) in June, southwest (227°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 89° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 278 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 64 – 2,041 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Thompson A, mean 1981–2002 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Thompson
Morning: 07:27–08:41 · Evening: 17:55–19:08
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Thompson, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:27 to 08:41. The evening golden hour extends from 17:55 to 19:08. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Thompson
Morning: 07:13–07:27 · Evening: 19:08–19:22
The Blue Hour in Thompson offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:13 to 07:27, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:08 to 19:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Thompson
Thompson is located at a latitude of 55.74° and a longitude of -97.86°. The city is in the America/Winnipeg timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Thompson vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Thompson
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Thompson. 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 Thompson, with up to 17h 33m 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 Thompson sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Thompson brings the shortest days with only 7h 0m 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 Thompson
On the same latitude as Thompson
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Thompson (55.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 55m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Thompson
When does the sun rise in Thompson today?
Today the sun rises in Thompson at 07:48 and sets at 18:48.
How long is the day in Thompson today?
The day lasts 11h 0m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Thompson today?
In the morning from 07:25–08:38, in the evening from 17:57–19:10.
When is the longest day in Thompson?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 33m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 0m.
When does it get dark in Thompson today?
It is dark from 19:25, fully dark from 20:51.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Thompson. All times are in local time. How it is calculated