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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 August 9, 2026 in Hamilton, Canada, sunrise is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 8:33 PM (America/Toronto). The day lasts 14h 14m, solar noon is at 1:26 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:59 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:53 PM.
Local date
August 9, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Updated hourly
America/Toronto
Today’s solar times in Hamilton
Dawn
5:47 AM
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:59 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:53 PM
Sunset
8:33 PM
Dusk
9:04 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 14m
Solar noon
1:26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 9, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 14m |
| TomorrowAug 10, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 11m |
| +1 weekAug 16, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 56m |
| +1 monthSep 8, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 52m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hamilton today?
On August 9, 2026, sunrise in Hamilton, Canada is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 8:33 PM (America/Toronto).
How long is the day in Hamilton today?
Today in Hamilton, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 14m.
When is golden hour in Hamilton?
Morning golden hour in Hamilton ends at 6:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:53 PM.
What time is solar noon in Hamilton?
Solar noon in Hamilton is at 1:26 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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