Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Vancouver get today?

Accepted Answer

Vancouver currently gets approximately 10 hours and 18 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 49.3° latitude, Vancouver sees moderate variation, with summer days noticeably longer than winter days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Vancouver change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 49.3° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Vancouver vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 49.3°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At mid-latitudes, you can expect sunset to vary by 2–3 hours across the seasons.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Vancouver at 49.3° latitude experiences moderate seasonal day length variation. Summer days are noticeably longer than winter days, with daylight typically ranging from about 8 to 16 hours depending on the time of year. The rate of change is fastest around the equinoxes (March and September), when day length changes by several minutes each day. Around the solstices, the rate of change slows as day length approaches its maximum or minimum. This makes spring and autumn the seasons with the most noticeable daily changes in sunrise and sunset times.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Vancouver is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At mid-latitudes, civil twilight typically lasts about 25–35 minutes. The exact duration for Vancouver is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Vancouver.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Vancouver occurs around the summer solstice. For Vancouver in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is around June 20–21. On this date, Vancouver experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 49.3° latitude, the longest day is typically 14–16 hours of daylight. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when Vancouver transitions to daylight saving time, clock-based sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour. However, the actual amount of daylight doesn't change — DST simply moves an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. This means sunrise appears one hour "later" on the clock during DST, and sunset appears one hour "later" as well. The transition typically causes a noticeable jump in the sunrise/sunset table around the spring and fall changeover dates. Check our DST change calendar for exact transition dates in Vancouver.

Astronomical Dawn	6:02:03 AM
Nautical Dawn	6:38:52 AM
Civil Dawn	7:16:01 AM
Sunrise	7:48:43 AM
Golden Hour End	8:33:49 AM
Solar Noon	12:57:49 PM
Golden Hour Start	5:21:50 PM
Sunset	6:06:56 PM
Civil Dusk	6:39:38 PM
Nautical Dusk	7:16:47 PM
Astronomical Dusk	7:53:36 PM
Day Length	10h 18m

Moonrise	—
Moonset	6:06:03 AM
Moon Phase	🌕 Full Moon
Illumination	97%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Oct 1, Thu	7:13 AM	6:53 PM	11h 40m	8:20 PM	1:55 PM	🌖
Oct 2, Fri	7:14 AM	6:51 PM	11h 36m	9:09 PM	3:02 PM	🌗
Oct 3, Sat	7:16 AM	6:49 PM	11h 33m	10:16 PM	3:53 PM	🌗
Oct 4, Sun	7:17 AM	6:46 PM	11h 29m	11:37 PM	4:29 PM	🌗
Oct 5, Mon	7:19 AM	6:44 PM	11h 25m	1:03 AM	4:56 PM	🌘
Oct 6, Tue	7:20 AM	6:42 PM	11h 22m	2:30 AM	—	🌘
Oct 7, Wed	7:22 AM	6:40 PM	11h 18m	3:53 AM	5:16 PM	🌘
Oct 8, Thu	7:23 AM	6:38 PM	11h 15m	5:13 AM	5:33 PM	🌑
Oct 9, Fri	7:25 AM	6:36 PM	11h 11m	6:30 AM	5:48 PM	🌑
Oct 10, Sat	7:26 AM	6:34 PM	11h 8m	7:46 AM	6:03 PM	🌑
Oct 11, Sun	7:28 AM	6:32 PM	11h 4m	9:00 AM	6:17 PM	🌑
Oct 12, Mon	7:29 AM	6:30 PM	11h 0m	10:14 AM	6:34 PM	🌒
Oct 13, Tue	7:31 AM	6:28 PM	10h 57m	11:27 AM	6:57 PM	🌒
Oct 14, Wed	7:32 AM	6:26 PM	10h 53m	12:33 PM	7:23 PM	🌒
Oct 15, Thu	7:34 AM	6:24 PM	10h 50m	1:31 PM	8:01 PM	🌒
Oct 16, Fri	7:36 AM	6:22 PM	10h 46m	2:18 PM	8:47 PM	🌓
Oct 17, Sat	7:37 AM	6:20 PM	10h 43m	2:54 PM	9:44 PM	🌓
Oct 18, Sun	7:39 AM	6:18 PM	10h 39m	3:23 PM	10:50 PM	🌓
Oct 19, Mon	7:40 AM	6:16 PM	10h 36m	3:45 PM	12:00 AM	🌓
Oct 20, Tue	7:42 AM	6:14 PM	10h 32m	4:01 PM	1:11 AM	🌔
Oct 21, Wed	7:43 AM	6:12 PM	10h 29m	4:17 PM	2:23 AM	🌔
Oct 22, Thu	7:45 AM	6:10 PM	10h 25m	4:32 PM	3:36 AM	🌔
Oct 23, Fri	7:47 AM	6:08 PM	10h 22m	4:47 PM	4:50 AM	🌔
Oct 24, Sat	7:48 AM	6:06 PM	10h 18m	—	6:06 AM	🌕
Oct 25, Sun	7:50 AM	6:05 PM	10h 15m	5:01 PM	7:24 AM	🌕
Oct 26, Mon	7:51 AM	6:03 PM	10h 11m	5:21 PM	8:47 AM	🌕
Oct 27, Tue	7:53 AM	6:01 PM	10h 8m	5:44 PM	10:12 AM	🌕
Oct 28, Wed	7:55 AM	5:59 PM	10h 5m	6:15 PM	11:34 AM	🌖
Oct 29, Thu	7:56 AM	5:58 PM	10h 1m	6:59 PM	12:47 PM	🌖
Oct 30, Fri	7:58 AM	5:56 PM	9h 58m	7:58 PM	1:45 PM	🌖
Oct 31, Sat	8:00 AM	5:54 PM	9h 55m	9:15 PM	2:26 PM	🌗

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