Today in Toronto, Canada, the sun rises at 7:19 AM and sets at 6:55 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 35m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 78 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Toronto is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Toronto
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Toronto runs from N/A to 7:57 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. Toronto sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Toronto falls exactly at 1:07 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 6.59 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Toronto, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Toronto?
At Toronto's latitude of 43.6534817°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 282.36° (WNW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Toronto are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.6534817, -79.3839347. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Toronto (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 Toronto versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:19 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 35m |
| 2025 | 7:19 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 35m |
| 2021 | 7:19 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 34m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Toronto today?
In Toronto, the sun rises at exactly 7:19 AM and sets at 6:55 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 35m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Toronto today?
Today, morning golden hour in Toronto runs from N/A to 7:57 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:52 PM.
Why does sunrise in Toronto shift every day?
At Toronto's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 282.36° (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 Toronto at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:07 PM when the sun reaches 6.59. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Toronto, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Toronto 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 7:19 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:19 AM.