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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 September 13, 2026 in Ottawa, Canada, sunrise is at 6:40 AM and sunset is at 7:20 PM (America/Toronto). The day lasts 12h 40m, solar noon is at 1:00 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:19 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:41 PM.
Local date
September 13, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 13, 2026, 10:12 AM
Today’s solar times in Ottawa
Dawn
6:10 AM
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:19 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:41 PM
Sunset
7:20 PM
Dusk
7:50 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 40m
Solar noon
1:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 13, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 40m |
| TomorrowSep 14, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 37m |
| +1 weekSep 20, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 18m |
| +1 monthOct 13, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 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 September 13, 2026, sunrise in Ottawa, Canada is at 6:40 AM and sunset is at 7:20 PM (America/Toronto).
How long is the day in Ottawa today?
Today in Ottawa, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 40m.
When is golden hour in Ottawa?
Morning golden hour in Ottawa ends at 7:19 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:41 PM.
What time is solar noon in Ottawa?
Solar noon in Ottawa is at 1:00 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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