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Sun Times in Departure Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Departure Bay?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Departure Bay (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Departure Bay?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Departure Bay (America/Vancouver). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Departure Bay?
Golden hour times for Departure Bay 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 Departure Bay?
The day length for Departure Bay is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Departure Bay?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Departure Bay is shown in the times above (America/Vancouver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Departure Bay?
Sunset and dusk times for Departure Bay 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 Departure Bay?
Twilight duration in Departure Bay 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 Departure Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Departure Bay in 2026 is at 5:10 AM on June 10 (America/Vancouver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Departure Bay?
The latest sunset in Departure Bay in 2026 is at 9:25 PM on June 22 (America/Vancouver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Departure Bay?
After sunset in Departure Bay, 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 Departure Bay 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 Departure Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Departure Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:05 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 41m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 45m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 20m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 9:23 PM | 16h 13m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 49m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 24m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 36m |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 48m |
| November | 7:26 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 08m |
| December | 8:04 AM | 4:17 PM | 8h 13m |