Today in Laval, Canada, the sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 7:55 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 51m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Laval is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Laval
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Laval runs from N/A to 6:44 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:14 PM and lasts until 7:55 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Laval experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 13h 51m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Laval falls exactly at 12:59 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 19.40 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Laval, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Laval?
At Laval's latitude of 45.5571125°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 272.29° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Laval are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 45.5571125, -73.7211779. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Laval (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 Laval versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:04 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 51m |
| 2025 | 6:04 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 50m |
| 2021 | 6:04 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 50m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Laval today?
In Laval, the sun rises at exactly 6:04 AM and sets at 7:55 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 51m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Laval today?
Today, morning golden hour in Laval runs from N/A to 6:44 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:14 PM and lasts until 7:51 PM.
Why does sunrise in Laval shift every day?
At Laval's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 272.29° (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 Laval at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:59 PM when the sun reaches 19.40. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Laval, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Laval 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 6:04 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:04 AM.