Today in Richmond Hill, Canada, the sun rises at 5:43 AM and sets at 9:03 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 19m 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, Richmond Hill is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Richmond Hill
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Richmond Hill runs from N/A to 6:27 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:19 PM and lasts until 9:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Richmond Hill sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Richmond Hill falls exactly at 1:23 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 21.94 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Richmond Hill, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Richmond Hill?
At Richmond Hill's latitude of 43.8801166°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 259.19° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Richmond Hill are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.8801166, -79.4392925. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Richmond Hill (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 Richmond Hill versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:43 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 19m |
| 2025 | 5:44 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 19m |
| 2021 | 5:44 AM | 9:03 PM | 15h 19m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Richmond Hill today?
In Richmond Hill, the sun rises at exactly 5:43 AM and sets at 9:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 19m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Richmond Hill today?
Today, morning golden hour in Richmond Hill runs from N/A to 6:27 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:19 PM and lasts until 9:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in Richmond Hill shift every day?
At Richmond Hill's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 259.19° (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 Richmond Hill at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:23 PM when the sun reaches 21.94. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Richmond Hill, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Richmond Hill 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 5:44 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:44 AM.