Today in Brampton, Canada, the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 9:04 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 18m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Brampton is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Brampton
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Brampton runs from N/A to 6:29 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:20 PM and lasts until 9:04 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Brampton sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Brampton falls exactly at 1:25 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 21.67 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Brampton, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Brampton?
At Brampton's latitude of 43.685832°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 258.91° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Brampton are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.685832, -79.7599366. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Brampton (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Brampton versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:45 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 18m |
| 2025 | 5:46 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 17m |
| 2021 | 5:46 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 17m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Brampton today?
In Brampton, the sun rises at exactly 5:45 AM and sets at 9:04 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Brampton today?
Today, morning golden hour in Brampton runs from N/A to 6:29 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:20 PM and lasts until 9:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in Brampton shift every day?
At Brampton's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 258.91° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Brampton at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:25 PM when the sun reaches 21.67. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Brampton, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Brampton changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:46 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:46 AM.