Sunrise & sunset times in Gatineau, Canada
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:27 and sets at 20:49 in Gatineau. All times are shown in the America/Toronto timezone.
Today in Gatineau
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Gatineau today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Gatineau when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Gatineau (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Gatineau’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:38 | 16:45 | 12:12 | 9h 07m |
| February | 07:04 | 17:30 | 12:16 | 10h 25m |
| March | 07:15 | 19:08 | 13:11 | 11h 53m |
| April | 06:17 | 19:49 | 13:02 | 13h 31m |
| May | 05:32 | 20:26 | 12:59 | 14h 54m |
| June | 05:13 | 20:53 | 13:03 | 15h 39m |
| July | 05:28 | 20:48 | 13:08 | 15h 19m |
| August | 06:03 | 20:10 | 13:07 | 14h 06m |
| September | 06:41 | 19:13 | 12:57 | 12h 32m |
| October | 07:19 | 18:17 | 12:48 | 10h 58m |
| November | 07:01 | 16:32 | 11:47 | 9h 30m |
| December | 07:35 | 16:19 | 11:58 | 8h 44m |
Solar year in Gatineau (2026)
Day length in Gatineau swings by 6h 58m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Gatineau
Longest day in Gatineau: 15h 29m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 31m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 11m.
Moon tonight in Gatineau
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Gatineau today?▼
The sun rises at 05:27 America/Toronto in Gatineau, Canada today.
What time is sunset in Gatineau today?▼
The sun sets at 20:49 America/Toronto in Gatineau today.
How long is the day in Gatineau today?▼
Daylight in Gatineau today lasts 15 hours and 21 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gatineau?▼
The morning golden hour in Gatineau runs from 04:51 to 06:12, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:04 to 21:25.
What is the timezone of Gatineau?▼
Gatineau uses the America/Toronto timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Gatineau?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Gatineau is 21 June 2026, with 15h 41m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Gatineau?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Gatineau is 21 December 2026, with 8h 42m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Gatineau?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Gatineau swings by 6h 58m.