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Ottawa Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Canada
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Ottawa, Canada, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 12, 2026 in Ottawa, Canada, sunrise is at 5:15 AM and sunset is at 8:52 PM (America/Toronto). The day lasts 15h 37m, solar noon is at 1:04 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:00 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:07 PM.
Local date
June 12, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Updated hourly
America/Toronto
Today’s solar times in Ottawa
Dawn
4:37 AM
Sunrise
5:15 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:00 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:07 PM
Sunset
8:52 PM
Dusk
9:30 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
15h 37m
Solar noon
1:04 PM
Coordinates
45.4112, -75.6981
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 45.4112, longitude -75.6981, and the America/Toronto time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Ottawa over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 12, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 37m |
| TomorrowJun 13, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 38m |
| +1 weekJun 19, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 40m |
| +1 monthJul 12, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 24m |
What these times mean
Ottawa 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 Ottawa throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 07m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 25m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 30m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 53m |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 39m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 20m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 08m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 32m |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 45m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:15 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
8:56 PM
June 22
Longest day
15h 40m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 43m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ottawa today?
On June 12, 2026, sunrise in Ottawa, Canada is at 5:15 AM and sunset is at 8:52 PM (America/Toronto).
How long is the day in Ottawa today?
Today in Ottawa, the time between sunrise and sunset is 15h 37m.
When is golden hour in Ottawa?
Morning golden hour in Ottawa ends at 6:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:07 PM.
What time is solar noon in Ottawa?
Solar noon in Ottawa is at 1:04 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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