Standard TimeAST |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC-3 |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Thule |
Kananak time compared to Beijing time (China) |
12 hours ahead |
Introduction to Kaanak, Greenland
Kaanak is a small Inuit settlement in northwestern Greenland, located within the Arctic Circle and part of the municipality of Awanata. It is sparsely populated, with a population of about 250, and makes its living by traditional hunting and fishing, retaining a strong Inuit cultural identity.
Geographical and climatic characteristics
Kaanak is located on a remote coast surrounded by spectacular icebergs, fjords and tundra wilderness. The climate is polar, with long, bitterly cold winters and short, cool summers, making it an ideal location for observing the Northern Lights and midnight.
Cultural and Tourism Highlights
Local residents continue their traditional way of life with dog sledding and seal hunting. Kaanak attracts adventure travelers with polar wildlife observation (e.g., polar bears, whales) and outdoor activities (e.g., hiking, kayaking), but has limited infrastructure and needs to be reached by small plane or boat.
Economy and Status
The economy is largely dependent on fishing and a small amount of tourism, and faces environmental challenges due to the effects of a warming climate and accelerated melting of local glaciers. Kaanak represents typical life in a remote Greenlandic community, demonstrating human resilience in extreme environments.
Kananak Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-28
Sunrise Time
10:02
Local Time
Sunset Time
17:36
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