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Sun Times in Port Elgin
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Port Elgin?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Port Elgin (America/Toronto). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Port Elgin?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Port Elgin (America/Toronto). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Port Elgin?
Golden hour times for Port Elgin 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 Port Elgin?
The day length for Port Elgin is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Port Elgin?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Port Elgin is shown in the times above (America/Toronto). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Port Elgin?
Sunset and dusk times for Port Elgin 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 Port Elgin?
Twilight duration in Port Elgin 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 Port Elgin?
The earliest sunrise in Port Elgin in 2026 is at 5:40 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 Port Elgin?
The latest sunset in Port Elgin in 2026 is at 9:14 PM on June 23 (America/Toronto). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Port Elgin?
After sunset in Port Elgin, 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 Port Elgin 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 Port Elgin
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Port Elgin on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 14m |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:31 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 29m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 48m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 32m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 12m |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 02m |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 7:21 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 36m |
| December | 7:54 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 52m |