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Sunrise and sunset in Ottawa, Canada
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:15 AM–7:55 AM and 5:44 PM–6:24 PM
Times are local time in Ottawa. Current time in Ottawa →
Sunrise and sunset in Ottawa through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 43m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 0m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 9m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:02 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 32m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 0m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 45m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:43 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 47m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 6m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 44m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 24m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 7m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 46m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 30m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 17m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 53m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 25m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:15 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 39m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 37m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 20m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 45m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 8m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 18m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 35m |
Calculated for 45.41°N, 75.70°W, including daylight saving time where Ottawa uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Ottawa this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 40m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 43m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:15 AM on June 10
- Latest sunset: 8:56 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Ottawa today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 6:24 PM in Ottawa, giving 11 hours 9 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Ottawa?
The longest day in Ottawa in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 40 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ottawa?
The shortest day in Ottawa in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Ottawa?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:15 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset is 8:56 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Ottawa?
Today, golden hour in Ottawa is from sunrise (7:15 AM) to 7:55 AM in the morning, and from 5:44 PM to sunset (6:24 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.