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Montréal Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Canada
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Montréal, Canada, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 12, 2026 in Montréal, Canada, sunrise is at 6:30 AM and sunset is at 7:13 PM (America/Toronto). The day lasts 12h 44m, solar noon is at 12:52 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:09 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:34 PM.
Local date
September 12, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 12, 2026, 8:21 AM
Today’s solar times in Montréal
Dawn
6:00 AM
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:09 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:34 PM
Sunset
7:13 PM
Dusk
7:43 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 44m
Solar noon
12:52 PM
Coordinates
45.5088, -73.5878
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 45.5088, longitude -73.5878, and the America/Toronto time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Montréal over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 12, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 44m |
| TomorrowSep 13, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 40m |
| +1 weekSep 19, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 21m |
| +1 monthOct 12, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 09m |
What these times mean
Montréal 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 Montréal throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 24m |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 31m |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 40m |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 21m |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 08m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 59m |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 31m |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 44m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:06 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
8:48 PM
June 22
Longest day
15h 41m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 42m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Montréal with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2040 | 2:09 PM | 80.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Jul 1, 2057 | 7:40 PM | 94.6% |
| Jun 22, 2066 | 3:25 PM | 94.4% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Montréal today?
On September 12, 2026, sunrise in Montréal, Canada is at 6:30 AM and sunset is at 7:13 PM (America/Toronto).
How long is the day in Montréal today?
Today in Montréal, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 44m.
When is golden hour in Montréal?
Morning golden hour in Montréal ends at 7:09 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:34 PM.
What time is solar noon in Montréal?
Solar noon in Montréal is at 12:52 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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