Sun Times in Rural Saanich
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Rural Saanich?
Sunrise in Rural Saanich on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 6:13 AM (America/Vancouver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Rural Saanich?
Sunset in Rural Saanich on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 8:20 PM (America/Vancouver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Rural Saanich?
Morning golden hour in Rural Saanich ends at 6:56 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:37 PM.
How long is the day in Rural Saanich?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Rural Saanich there are 14 hours and 7 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Rural Saanich?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Rural Saanich at 1:17 PM (America/Vancouver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Rural Saanich?
In Rural Saanich, sunset is at 8:20 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:23 PM (America/Vancouver). Civil twilight ends at 8:54 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Rural Saanich?
Twilight in Rural Saanich lasts approximately 123 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 Rural Saanich?
The earliest sunrise in Rural Saanich in 2026 is at 5:11 AM on June 11 (America/Vancouver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Rural Saanich?
The latest sunset in Rural Saanich in 2026 is at 9:19 PM on June 20 (America/Vancouver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Rural Saanich?
After sunset at 8:20 PM in Rural Saanich, civil twilight ends at 8:54 PM — about 34 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:23 PM (America/Vancouver).
What these times mean
Solar times in Rural Saanich 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 Rural Saanich
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Rural Saanich on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 46m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 15m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:19 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 42m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:48 PM | 15h 15m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:17 PM | 16h 06m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 43m |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 20m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 35m |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 50m |
| November | 7:22 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 12m |
| December | 7:59 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 20m |
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