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Vancouver Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Canada
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Vancouver, Canada, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 11, 2026 in Vancouver, Canada, sunrise is at 7:28 AM and sunset is at 6:32 PM (America/Vancouver). The day lasts 11h 04m, solar noon is at 1:00 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:11 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:49 PM.
Local date
October 11, 2026
Time zone
PDT
Last refreshed
Oct 11, 2026, 11:24 PM
Today’s solar times in Vancouver
Dawn
6:56 AM
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:11 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:49 PM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Dusk
7:04 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 04m
Solar noon
1:00 PM
Coordinates
49.2497, -123.1193
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 49.2497, longitude -123.1193, and the America/Vancouver time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Vancouver over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 11, 2026 | 7:28 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 04m |
| TomorrowOct 12, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 00m |
| +1 weekOct 18, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 39m |
| +1 monthNov 10, 2026 | 8:16 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 23m |
What these times mean
Vancouver 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 Vancouver throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 39m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 10m |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 43m |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 19m |
| June | 5:07 AM | 9:20 PM | 16h 13m |
| July | 5:24 AM | 9:14 PM | 15h 50m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 26m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 50m |
| November | 8:24 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 09m |
| December | 9:02 AM | 5:15 PM | 8h 13m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:07 AM
June 14
Latest sunset
9:23 PM
June 22
Longest day
16h 15m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 11m
December 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Vancouver with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 10:13 AM | 87.1% |
| Mar 30, 2033 | 11:02 AM | 104.6% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 10:12 AM | 94.5% |
| Aug 22, 2044 | 6:17 PM | 103.6% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 10:42 AM | 107.7% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Vancouver today?
On October 11, 2026, sunrise in Vancouver, Canada is at 7:28 AM and sunset is at 6:32 PM (America/Vancouver).
How long is the day in Vancouver today?
Today in Vancouver, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 04m.
When is golden hour in Vancouver?
Morning golden hour in Vancouver ends at 8:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:49 PM.
What time is solar noon in Vancouver?
Solar noon in Vancouver is at 1:00 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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