Sunrise & sunset times in Hamilton, Canada
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 07:38 and sets at 18:29 in Hamilton. All times are shown in the America/Toronto timezone.
Today in Hamilton
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Golden hour in Hamilton 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 Hamilton when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Hamilton (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Hamilton’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:48 | 17:09 | 12:28 | 9h 21m |
| February | 07:17 | 17:50 | 12:33 | 10h 33m |
| March | 07:31 | 19:25 | 13:28 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:37 | 20:02 | 13:19 | 13h 25m |
| May | 05:55 | 20:36 | 13:15 | 14h 41m |
| June | 05:38 | 21:01 | 13:19 | 15h 22m |
| July | 05:53 | 20:57 | 13:25 | 15h 04m |
| August | 06:24 | 20:22 | 13:23 | 13h 57m |
| September | 06:59 | 19:29 | 13:14 | 12h 30m |
| October | 07:33 | 18:36 | 13:05 | 11h 02m |
| November | 07:12 | 16:55 | 12:04 | 9h 42m |
| December | 07:44 | 16:44 | 12:14 | 8h 59m |
Solar year in Hamilton (2026)
Day length in Hamilton swings by 6h 25m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Hamilton
Longest day in Hamilton: 15h 13m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 47m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 35m.
Moon tonight in Hamilton
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Hamilton today?▼
The sun rises at 07:38 America/Toronto in Hamilton, Canada today.
What time is sunset in Hamilton today?▼
The sun sets at 18:29 America/Toronto in Hamilton today.
How long is the day in Hamilton today?▼
Daylight in Hamilton today lasts 10 hours and 51 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hamilton?▼
The morning golden hour in Hamilton runs from 07:09 to 08:17, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:50 to 18:58.
What is the timezone of Hamilton?▼
Hamilton 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 Hamilton?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Hamilton is 21 June 2026, with 15h 24m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Hamilton?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Hamilton is 21 December 2026, with 8h 59m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Hamilton?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Hamilton swings by 6h 25m.
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