Sun Times in Halifax
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Halifax?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Halifax (America/Halifax). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Halifax?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Halifax (America/Halifax). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Halifax?
Golden hour times for Halifax 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 Halifax?
The day length for Halifax is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Halifax?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Halifax is shown in the times above (America/Halifax). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Halifax?
Sunset and dusk times for Halifax are displayed above (America/Halifax). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Halifax?
Twilight duration in Halifax 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 Halifax?
The earliest sunrise in Halifax in 2026 is at 5:28 AM on June 10 (America/Halifax). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Halifax?
The latest sunset in Halifax in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on June 20 (America/Halifax). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Halifax?
After sunset in Halifax, 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 Halifax 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 Halifax
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Halifax on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 29m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 49m |
| June | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 33m |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 03m |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 35m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 50m |
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