Current Time in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, Canada

9:18:21 PM

21:18:21

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Iqaluit

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Time zone details

Sanikiluaq is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Sanikiluaq

Sunrise7:34 AMSolar noon12:00 PMSunset4:25 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 128 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Canada
Administrative area
Nunavut
Place type
Locality
Country currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Practical

Country languages
English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,010
Elevation
Approximately 13 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
56° 32' N / 79° 13' W
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Clock changes in Sanikiluaq

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
8 hr 51 min4 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination13%
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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
8 hr 51 min4 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(17.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
8 hr 51 min4 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 46 min4 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 42 min4 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 38 min4 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 34 min4 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 30 min4 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 26 min4 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sanikiluaq

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Upcoming public holidays in Nunavut

  1. Remembrance Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sanikiluaq in?
Sanikiluaq uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Iqaluit.
When is the next clock change in Sanikiluaq?
Clocks in Sanikiluaq move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Sanikiluaq observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sanikiluaq observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Sanikiluaq?
Sanikiluaq is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer