Sunrise & sunset times in Montréal, Canada
On Thursday 18 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:05 and sets at 20:46 in Montréal. All times are shown in the America/Toronto timezone.
Today in Montréal
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Golden hour in Montréal 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 Montréal when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Montréal (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Montréal’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:30 | 16:37 | 12:03 | 9h 06m |
| February | 06:55 | 17:21 | 12:08 | 10h 25m |
| March | 07:06 | 19:00 | 13:03 | 11h 53m |
| April | 06:08 | 19:40 | 12:54 | 13h 31m |
| May | 05:23 | 20:18 | 12:50 | 14h 54m |
| June | 05:04 | 20:44 | 12:54 | 15h 39m |
| July | 05:20 | 20:39 | 13:00 | 15h 19m |
| August | 05:55 | 20:01 | 12:58 | 14h 06m |
| September | 06:32 | 19:05 | 12:49 | 12h 32m |
| October | 07:10 | 18:08 | 12:40 | 10h 57m |
| November | 06:53 | 16:23 | 11:38 | 9h 30m |
| December | 07:27 | 16:11 | 11:49 | 8h 43m |
Solar year in Montréal (2026)
Day length in Montréal swings by 6h 59m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Montréal
Longest day in Montréal: 15h 30m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 30m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 29m.
Moon tonight in Montréal
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Montréal today?▼
The sun rises at 05:05 America/Toronto in Montréal, Canada today.
What time is sunset in Montréal today?▼
The sun sets at 20:46 America/Toronto in Montréal today.
How long is the day in Montréal today?▼
Daylight in Montréal today lasts 15 hours and 40 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Montréal?▼
The morning golden hour in Montréal runs from 04:27 to 05:50, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:00 to 21:24.
What is the timezone of Montréal?▼
Montréal 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 Montréal?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Montréal is 21 June 2026, with 15h 41m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Montréal?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Montréal is 21 December 2026, with 8h 42m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Montréal?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Montréal swings by 6h 59m.