Today in Hamilton, Canada, the sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 6:55 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 33m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Hamilton is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hamilton
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hamilton runs from N/A to 8:00 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:55 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Hamilton sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Hamilton falls exactly at 1:09 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 6.11 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hamilton, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hamilton?
At Hamilton's latitude of 43.2560802°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 282.31° (WNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hamilton are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.2560802, -79.8728583. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hamilton (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 Hamilton versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:22 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 33m |
| 2025 | 7:22 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 32m |
| 2021 | 7:22 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 32m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hamilton today?
In Hamilton, the sun rises at exactly 7:22 AM and sets at 6:55 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 33m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hamilton today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hamilton runs from N/A to 8:00 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:52 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hamilton shift every day?
At Hamilton's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 282.31° (WNW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Hamilton at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:09 PM when the sun reaches 6.11. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hamilton, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Hamilton 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 7:22 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:22 AM.