Sunrise & Sunset Overview
Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Canada
Sunrise in Canada today ranges from 07:09 in Quebec City to 08:09 in Edmonton, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: Toronto
Sunrise
07:37
Sunset
18:29
Major Cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 07:37 | 18:29 | 10h 52m |
| Montreal | 07:16 | 18:03 | 10h 47m |
| Vancouver | 07:40 | 18:16 | 10h 36m |
| Calgary | 08:07 | 18:37 | 10h 30m |
| Edmonton | 08:09 | 18:30 | 10h 21m |
| Ottawa | 07:25 | 18:12 | 10h 47m |
| Winnipeg | 07:57 | 18:31 | 10h 34m |
| Quebec City | 07:09 | 17:52 | 10h 44m |
About Sunrise & Sunset in Canada
Canada spans approximately 60.0°N. Canada's high latitude produces short winter days. Dawn-to-dusk windows of 7 to 8 hours create extended golden hour periods throughout the day. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden Hour in Canada
Golden hour photography across Canada varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of Canada experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.
Seasonal Daylight in Canada
The difference between the longest and shortest day in Canada depends on latitude. At high latitudes, some regions of Canada may experience near-continuous daylight near the summer solstice and very short days in winter.
The best time of year to visit Canada for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is sunrise in Canada today?
- Today's earliest sunrise in Canada is at 07:09 (Quebec City) and the latest is 08:09 (Edmonton), reflecting the country's geographic spread.
- Which city in Canada has the earliest sunrise?
- Quebec City currently has the earliest sunrise in Canada at 07:09. Eastern cities in any country always see sunrise first.
- How many daylight hours does Canada get?
- Canada's high latitude means dramatic seasonal variation: from under 8 hours of daylight in winter to over 16 hours in summer.