Sun Times in Hamilton
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hamilton?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hamilton (America/Toronto). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hamilton?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hamilton (America/Toronto). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hamilton?
Golden hour times for Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
The day length for Hamilton is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hamilton?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hamilton is shown in the times above (America/Toronto). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hamilton?
Sunset and dusk times for Hamilton are displayed above (America/Toronto). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Hamilton?
Twilight duration in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
The earliest sunrise in Hamilton in 2026 is at 5:38 AM on June 12 (America/Toronto). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hamilton?
The latest sunset in Hamilton in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on June 21 (America/Toronto). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hamilton?
After sunset in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hamilton on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 21m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:25 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 25m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 41m |
| June | 5:38 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 23m |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 04m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 57m |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 03m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 42m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 00m |