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Sun Times in Central Saanich
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Central Saanich?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Central Saanich (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Central Saanich?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Central Saanich (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Central Saanich?
Golden hour times for Central Saanich are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Central Saanich?
The day length for Central Saanich is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Central Saanich?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Central Saanich is shown in the times above (America/Vancouver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Central Saanich?
Sunset and dusk times for Central Saanich are displayed above (America/Vancouver). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Central Saanich?
Twilight duration in Central Saanich varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Central Saanich?
The earliest sunrise in Central Saanich in 2026 is at 5:10 AM on June 15 (America/Vancouver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Central Saanich?
The latest sunset in Central Saanich in 2026 is at 9:20 PM on June 24 (America/Vancouver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Central Saanich?
After sunset in Central Saanich, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Central Saanich shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Central Saanich
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Central Saanich on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 46m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 15m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:19 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 42m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 16m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 9:17 PM | 16h 07m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 43m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 20m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 35m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 50m |
| November | 7:22 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 12m |
| December | 7:59 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 19m |