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Hamilton Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Canada
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Hamilton, Canada, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 11, 2026 in Hamilton, Canada, sunrise is at 7:29 AM and sunset is at 6:45 PM (America/Toronto). The day lasts 11h 16m, solar noon is at 1:07 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:07 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:06 PM.
Local date
October 11, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Oct 11, 2026, 3:42 PM
Today’s solar times in Hamilton
Dawn
7:00 AM
Sunrise
7:29 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:07 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:06 PM
Sunset
6:45 PM
Dusk
7:13 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 16m
Solar noon
1:07 PM
Coordinates
43.2501, -79.8496
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 43.2501, longitude -79.8496, and the America/Toronto time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Hamilton over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 11, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 16m |
| TomorrowOct 12, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 13m |
| +1 weekOct 18, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 56m |
| +1 monthNov 10, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 55m |
What these times mean
Hamilton changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Hamilton throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 20m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:26 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 24m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 40m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 22m |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 05m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 04m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 43m |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 00m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:40 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
9:04 PM
June 21
Longest day
15h 24m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 58m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Hamilton with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 12:13 PM | 87.1% |
| Nov 4, 2040 | 2:09 PM | 80.7% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hamilton today?
On October 11, 2026, sunrise in Hamilton, Canada is at 7:29 AM and sunset is at 6:45 PM (America/Toronto).
How long is the day in Hamilton today?
Today in Hamilton, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 16m.
When is golden hour in Hamilton?
Morning golden hour in Hamilton ends at 8:07 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:06 PM.
What time is solar noon in Hamilton?
Solar noon in Hamilton is at 1:07 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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