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Sun Times in Maple Leaf
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Maple Leaf?
Sunrise in Maple Leaf on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:21 AM (America/Toronto). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Maple Leaf?
Sunset in Maple Leaf on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 8:23 PM (America/Toronto). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Maple Leaf?
Morning golden hour in Maple Leaf ends at 7:01 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:43 PM.
How long is the day in Maple Leaf?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Maple Leaf there are 14 hours and 1 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Maple Leaf?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Maple Leaf at 1:22 PM (America/Toronto). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Maple Leaf?
In Maple Leaf, sunset is at 8:23 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:14 PM (America/Toronto). Civil twilight ends at 8:54 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Maple Leaf?
Twilight in Maple Leaf lasts approximately 111 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Maple Leaf?
The earliest sunrise in Maple Leaf in 2026 is at 5:35 AM on June 10 (America/Toronto). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Maple Leaf?
The latest sunset in Maple Leaf in 2026 is at 9:03 PM on June 20 (America/Toronto). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Maple Leaf?
After sunset at 8:23 PM in Maple Leaf, civil twilight ends at 8:54 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:14 PM (America/Toronto).
What these times mean
Solar times in Maple Leaf 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 Maple Leaf
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Maple Leaf on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 27m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 44m |
| June | 5:35 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 26m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 07m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 02m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 40m |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 57m |