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Ottawa, Canada: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Ottawa, Canada. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 28, 2026 in Ottawa, Canada, sunrise is at 7:37 AM and sunset is at 5:58 PM (America/Toronto). The day lasts 10h 20m, solar noon is at 12:47 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:19 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
Local date
October 28, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Oct 28, 2026, 1:08 PM
Today’s solar times in Ottawa
Dawn
7:07 AM
Sunrise
7:37 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:19 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:16 PM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Dusk
6:28 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 20m
Solar noon
12:47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 28, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 20m |
| TomorrowOct 29, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 18m |
| +1 weekNov 4, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 01m |
| +1 monthNov 27, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 06m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Ottawa 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 Ottawa today?
On October 28, 2026, sunrise in Ottawa, Canada is at 7:37 AM and sunset is at 5:58 PM (America/Toronto).
How long is the day in Ottawa today?
Today in Ottawa, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 20m.
When is golden hour in Ottawa?
Morning golden hour in Ottawa ends at 8:19 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
What time is solar noon in Ottawa?
Solar noon in Ottawa is at 12:47 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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