Sunrise & sunset times in Vancouver, Canada
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 19:52 in Vancouver. All times are shown in the America/Vancouver timezone.
Today in Vancouver
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Vancouver 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 Vancouver when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Vancouver (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Vancouver’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:01 | 16:42 | 12:21 | 8h 40m |
| February | 07:20 | 17:32 | 12:26 | 10h 11m |
| March | 07:25 | 19:17 | 13:21 | 11h 52m |
| April | 06:20 | 20:05 | 13:12 | 13h 44m |
| May | 05:29 | 20:49 | 13:08 | 15h 20m |
| June | 05:06 | 21:19 | 13:13 | 16h 13m |
| July | 05:23 | 21:12 | 13:18 | 15h 48m |
| August | 06:04 | 20:28 | 13:16 | 14h 23m |
| September | 06:49 | 19:25 | 13:07 | 12h 35m |
| October | 07:33 | 18:21 | 12:58 | 10h 48m |
| November | 08:23 | 17:30 | 12:57 | 9h 07m |
| December | 09:01 | 17:14 | 13:07 | 8h 13m |
Solar year in Vancouver (2026)
Day length in Vancouver swings by 8h 03m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Vancouver
Longest day in Vancouver: 16h 2m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 58m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 9m.
Moon tonight in Vancouver
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Vancouver today?▼
The sun rises at 06:30 America/Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada today.
What time is sunset in Vancouver today?▼
The sun sets at 19:52 America/Vancouver in Vancouver today.
How long is the day in Vancouver today?▼
Daylight in Vancouver today lasts 13 hours and 22 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Vancouver?▼
The morning golden hour in Vancouver runs from 05:57 to 07:12, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:10 to 20:25.
What is the timezone of Vancouver?▼
Vancouver uses the America/Vancouver timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Vancouver?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Vancouver is 21 June 2026, with 16h 15m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Vancouver?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Vancouver is 21 December 2026, with 8h 11m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Vancouver?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Vancouver swings by 8h 03m.