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Sun Times in Toronto
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Toronto?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Toronto (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Toronto?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Toronto (Australia/Sydney). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Toronto?
Golden hour times for Toronto 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 Toronto?
The day length for Toronto is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Toronto?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Toronto is shown in the times above (Australia/Sydney). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Toronto?
Sunset and dusk times for Toronto are displayed above (Australia/Sydney). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Toronto?
Twilight duration in Toronto 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 Toronto?
The earliest sunrise in Toronto in 2026 is at 5:55 AM on October 31 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Toronto?
The latest sunset in Toronto in 2026 is at 8:06 PM on January 4 (Australia/Sydney). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Toronto?
After sunset in Toronto, 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 Toronto 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 Toronto
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Toronto on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:59 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 05m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 16m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 19m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 17m |
| May | 6:36 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 26m |
| June | 6:54 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 59m |
| July | 6:54 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 10m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 53m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 52m |
| October | 6:13 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 52m |
| November | 5:43 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 49m |
| December | 5:39 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 19m |