Sunrise and Sunset in Yorkton Today
In Yorkton, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:02 and sets at 18:11. The day length is 11h 9m. Solar noon is reached at 12:37.
Yorkton: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Yorkton at 12:37 – 37 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 04:33, the latest on December 30 at 08:54.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 16:42 and latest on June 24 at 21:09.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 43 min more daylight than the shortest.
Yorkton 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 | 08:47 | 17:11 | 8 h 25 min | west-southwest 236° | 104 h |
| Feb | 08:02 | 18:06 | 10 h 3 min | west-southwest 251° | 132 h |
| Mar | 07:03 | 18:54 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 174 h |
| Apr | 05:54 | 19:46 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 287° | 230 h |
| May | 04:58 | 20:34 | 15 h 36 min | west-northwest 303° | 268 h |
| Jun | 04:33 | 21:07 | 16 h 34 min | northwest 311° | 268 h |
| Jul | 04:51 | 20:59 | 16 h 7 min | northwest 307° | 315 h |
| Aug | 05:36 | 20:11 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 293° | 286 h |
| Sep | 06:25 | 19:03 | 12 h 38 min | west 275° | 196 h |
| Oct | 07:13 | 17:56 | 10 h 43 min | west-southwest 257° | 155 h |
| Nov | 08:07 | 17:01 | 8 h 54 min | west-southwest 240° | 100 h |
| Dec | 08:47 | 16:42 | 7 h 55 min | southwest 232° | 89 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (311°) in June, southwest (232°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 78° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 315 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 89 – 2,317 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Yorkton A, mean 1981–2005 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Yorkton
Morning: 06:41–07:47 · Evening: 17:26–18:31
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Yorkton, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:41 to 07:47. The evening golden hour extends from 17:26 to 18:31. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Yorkton
Morning: 06:28–06:41 · Evening: 18:31–18:44
The Blue Hour in Yorkton offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:28 to 06:41, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:31 to 18:44, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Yorkton
Yorkton is located at a latitude of 51.22° and a longitude of -102.47°. The city is in the America/Regina timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Yorkton vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Yorkton
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Yorkton. 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 Yorkton, with up to 16h 35m 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 Yorkton 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 Yorkton brings the shortest days with only 7h 53m 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 Yorkton
On the same latitude as Yorkton
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Yorkton (51.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 9m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Yorkton
When does the sun rise in Yorkton today?
Today the sun rises in Yorkton at 07:02 and sets at 18:11.
How long is the day in Yorkton today?
The day lasts 11h 9m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Yorkton today?
In the morning from 06:41–07:47, in the evening from 17:26–18:31.
When is the longest day in Yorkton?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 35m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 53m.
When does it get dark in Yorkton today?
It is dark from 18:44, fully dark from 20:01.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Yorkton. All times are in local time. How it is calculated