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Sunrise and sunset in Halifax, Canada
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:26 AM–8:06 AM and 5:57 PM–6:37 PM
Times are local time in Halifax. Current time in Halifax →
Sunrise and sunset in Halifax through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 44m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 1m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 12m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 36m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 5m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 4:35 PM | 8h 50m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:52 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 53m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:49 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 11m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 48m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 26m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 8m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 45m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 27m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 13m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 48m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 19m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 33m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 31m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 15m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 41m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 5m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:37 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 16m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 34m |
Calculated for 44.65°N, 63.60°W, including daylight saving time where Halifax uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Halifax this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 34m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 48m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:29 AM on June 13
- Latest sunset: 9:05 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Halifax today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:26 AM and sets at 6:37 PM in Halifax, giving 11 hours 11 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Halifax?
The longest day in Halifax in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 34 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Halifax?
The shortest day in Halifax in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Halifax?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:29 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset is 9:05 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Halifax?
Today, golden hour in Halifax is from sunrise (7:26 AM) to 8:06 AM in the morning, and from 5:57 PM to sunset (6:37 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.