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Sun Times in Richmond Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Richmond Hill?
Sunrise in Richmond Hill on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:20 AM (America/Toronto). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Richmond Hill?
Sunset in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill?
Morning golden hour in Richmond Hill ends at 7:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:43 PM.
How long is the day in Richmond Hill?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Richmond Hill there are 14 hours and 2 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Richmond Hill?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill?
In Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill?
Twilight in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill?
The earliest sunrise in Richmond Hill in 2026 is at 5:34 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 Richmond Hill?
The latest sunset in Richmond Hill in 2026 is at 9:04 PM on June 23 (America/Toronto). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Richmond Hill?
After sunset at 8:23 PM in Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Richmond Hill 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 17m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 27m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 45m |
| June | 5:34 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 27m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:57 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 02m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 39m |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:40 PM | 8h 56m |