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Sun Times in Oshawa
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Oshawa?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Oshawa (America/Toronto). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Oshawa?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Oshawa (America/Toronto). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Oshawa?
Golden hour times for Oshawa 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 Oshawa?
The day length for Oshawa is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Oshawa?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Oshawa is shown in the times above (America/Toronto). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Oshawa?
Sunset and dusk times for Oshawa 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 Oshawa?
Twilight duration in Oshawa 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 Oshawa?
The earliest sunrise in Oshawa in 2026 is at 5:32 AM on June 9 (America/Toronto). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Oshawa?
The latest sunset in Oshawa in 2026 is at 9:02 PM on June 25 (America/Toronto). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Oshawa?
After sunset in Oshawa, 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 Oshawa 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 Oshawa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Oshawa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 17m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 27m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 45m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 27m |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 02m |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 39m |
| December | 7:42 AM | 4:38 PM | 8h 55m |