Sunrise & sunset times in Halifax, Canada
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:42 and sets at 20:57 in Halifax. All times are shown in the America/Halifax timezone.
Today in Halifax
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Golden hour in Halifax 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 Halifax when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Halifax (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Halifax’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:47 | 17:00 | 12:23 | 9h 12m |
| February | 07:14 | 17:42 | 12:28 | 10h 28m |
| March | 07:26 | 19:20 | 13:23 | 11h 53m |
| April | 06:30 | 19:59 | 13:14 | 13h 29m |
| May | 05:46 | 20:35 | 13:10 | 14h 49m |
| June | 05:28 | 21:01 | 13:14 | 15h 33m |
| July | 05:43 | 20:56 | 13:20 | 15h 13m |
| August | 06:16 | 20:19 | 13:18 | 14h 02m |
| September | 06:53 | 19:24 | 13:09 | 12h 31m |
| October | 07:29 | 18:29 | 13:00 | 11h 00m |
| November | 07:11 | 16:46 | 11:58 | 9h 35m |
| December | 07:44 | 16:34 | 12:09 | 8h 50m |
Solar year in Halifax (2026)
Day length in Halifax swings by 6h 46m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Halifax
Longest day in Halifax: 15h 23m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 37m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 5m.
Moon tonight in Halifax
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 Halifax today?▼
The sun rises at 05:42 America/Halifax in Halifax, Canada today.
What time is sunset in Halifax today?▼
The sun sets at 20:57 America/Halifax in Halifax today.
How long is the day in Halifax today?▼
Daylight in Halifax today lasts 15 hours and 15 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Halifax?▼
The morning golden hour in Halifax runs from 05:06 to 06:26, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:13 to 21:33.
What is the timezone of Halifax?▼
Halifax uses the America/Halifax timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Halifax?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Halifax is 21 June 2026, with 15h 34m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Halifax?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Halifax is 21 December 2026, with 8h 49m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Halifax?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Halifax swings by 6h 46m.