Sunrise & sunset times in Ottawa, Canada
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:28 and sets at 20:48 in Ottawa. All times are shown in the America/Toronto timezone.
Today in Ottawa
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Ottawa 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 Ottawa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ottawa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ottawa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:38 | 16:46 | 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 | 19:48 | 13:02 | 13h 31m |
| May | 05:32 | 20:26 | 12:59 | 14h 54m |
| June | 05:13 | 20:52 | 13:03 | 15h 39m |
| July | 05:29 | 20:48 | 13:08 | 15h 18m |
| August | 06:03 | 20:09 | 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 | 16:20 | 11:58 | 8h 44m |
Solar year in Ottawa (2026)
Day length in Ottawa swings by 6h 57m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ottawa
Longest day in Ottawa: 15h 29m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 31m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 10m.
Moon tonight in Ottawa
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 Ottawa today?▼
The sun rises at 05:28 America/Toronto in Ottawa, Canada today.
What time is sunset in Ottawa today?▼
The sun sets at 20:48 America/Toronto in Ottawa today.
How long is the day in Ottawa today?▼
Daylight in Ottawa today lasts 15 hours and 20 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ottawa?▼
The morning golden hour in Ottawa runs from 04:51 to 06:12, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:04 to 21:25.
What is the timezone of Ottawa?▼
Ottawa 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 Ottawa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ottawa is 21 June 2026, with 15h 40m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ottawa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ottawa is 21 December 2026, with 8h 43m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ottawa?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ottawa swings by 6h 57m.