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Toronto Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Canada
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Toronto, Canada, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in Toronto, Canada, sunrise is at 6:53 AM and sunset is at 7:37 PM (America/Toronto). The day lasts 12h 44m, solar noon is at 1:15 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:31 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:59 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
EDT
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 3:34 AM
Today’s solar times in Toronto
Dawn
6:24 AM
Sunrise
6:53 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:31 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:59 PM
Sunset
7:37 PM
Dusk
8:06 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 44m
Solar noon
1:15 PM
Coordinates
43.7064, -79.3986
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 43.7064, longitude -79.3986, and the America/Toronto time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Toronto over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 44m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 41m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 23m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 15m |
What these times mean
Toronto 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 Toronto throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 17m |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 25m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 43m |
| June | 5:36 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 26m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 03m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 41m |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 57m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:36 AM
June 11
Latest sunset
9:04 PM
June 21
Longest day
15h 27m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 55m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Toronto with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 12:13 PM | 87.1% |
| Nov 4, 2040 | 2:09 PM | 80.7% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 1:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 8:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 2:31 PM | 104.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Toronto today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in Toronto, Canada is at 6:53 AM and sunset is at 7:37 PM (America/Toronto).
How long is the day in Toronto today?
Today in Toronto, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 44m.
When is golden hour in Toronto?
Morning golden hour in Toronto ends at 7:31 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:59 PM.
What time is solar noon in Toronto?
Solar noon in Toronto is at 1:15 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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