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Sunrise and sunset in Vancouver, Canada
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:29 AM–8:13 AM and 5:46 PM–6:30 PM
Times are local time in Vancouver. Current time in Vancouver →
Sunrise and sunset in Vancouver through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 40m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 50m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8:01 AM | 5:52 PM | 9h 51m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:24 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 8m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:47 AM | 5:18 PM | 8h 31m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 9:02 AM | 5:15 PM | 8h 13m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 9:08 AM | 5:25 PM | 8h 16m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 9:03 AM | 5:42 PM | 8h 39m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:45 AM | 6:09 PM | 9h 24m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:23 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 9m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:56 AM | 6:55 PM | 10h 59m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 50m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 52m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 43m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 37m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 19m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:13 AM | 9:10 PM | 15h 57m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:07 AM | 9:20 PM | 16h 13m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:12 AM | 9:22 PM | 16h 11m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:24 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 51m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 9m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 26m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 29m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 39m |
Calculated for 49.27°N, 123.12°W, including daylight saving time where Vancouver uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Vancouver this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 15m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (8h 11m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:07 AM on June 13
- Latest sunset: 9:23 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Vancouver today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 6:30 PM in Vancouver, giving 11 hours 0 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Vancouver?
The longest day in Vancouver in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Vancouver?
The shortest day in Vancouver in 2026 is December 21, with 8 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Vancouver?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:07 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset is 9:23 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 Vancouver?
Today, golden hour in Vancouver is from sunrise (7:29 AM) to 8:13 AM in the morning, and from 5:46 PM to sunset (6:30 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.