Sunrise and sunset times in Vancouver, 2026
In Vancouver, Canada (49.2827° N, 123.1207° W), the longest day of 2026 is 20 June: the sun rises at 05:06 and sets at 21:21, giving 16h 15m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 11m of daylight. Local time, America/Vancouver time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Vancouver
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 07:14 | 19:25 | 12h 11m | 40.8° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:06 | 21:21 | 16h 15m | 64.2° | 51° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 22 September | 06:59 | 19:09 | 12h 11m | 40.8° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:05 | 16:16 | 8h 11m | 17.3° | 126° (southeast) |
Sun times in Vancouver, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:30 | 08:07 | 12:16 | 17.8° | 16:24 | 17:02 | 8h 17m |
| 15 January | 07:25 | 08:02 | 12:22 | 19.8° | 16:42 | 17:18 | 8h 40m |
| 1 February | 07:09 | 07:43 | 12:26 | 23.8° | 17:09 | 17:43 | 9h 26m |
| 15 February | 06:48 | 07:21 | 12:26 | 28.3° | 17:32 | 18:05 | 10h 12m |
| 1 March | 06:22 | 06:54 | 12:24 | 33.4° | 17:55 | 18:27 | 11h 01m |
| 15 March | 06:53 | 07:25 | 13:21 | 38.9° | 19:18 | 19:49 | 11h 53m |
| 1 April | 06:17 | 06:49 | 13:16 | 45.5° | 19:44 | 20:16 | 12h 55m |
| 15 April | 05:46 | 06:20 | 13:12 | 50.7° | 20:05 | 20:39 | 13h 45m |
| 1 May | 05:14 | 05:50 | 13:09 | 56.0° | 20:29 | 21:05 | 14h 39m |
| 15 May | 04:50 | 05:28 | 13:08 | 59.7° | 20:49 | 21:28 | 15h 21m |
| 1 June | 04:29 | 05:11 | 13:10 | 62.9° | 21:09 | 21:51 | 15h 58m |
| 15 June | 04:23 | 05:06 | 13:13 | 64.1° | 21:20 | 22:03 | 16h 14m |
| 1 July | 04:28 | 05:11 | 13:16 | 63.8° | 21:21 | 22:04 | 16h 10m |
| 15 July | 04:42 | 05:23 | 13:18 | 62.1° | 21:12 | 21:53 | 15h 49m |
| 1 August | 05:06 | 05:44 | 13:18 | 58.6° | 20:52 | 21:29 | 15h 07m |
| 15 August | 05:29 | 06:04 | 13:16 | 54.6° | 20:28 | 21:03 | 14h 24m |
| 1 September | 05:55 | 06:28 | 13:12 | 48.8° | 19:54 | 20:27 | 13h 26m |
| 15 September | 06:17 | 06:49 | 13:07 | 43.5° | 19:25 | 19:57 | 12h 36m |
| 1 October | 06:40 | 07:12 | 13:02 | 37.3° | 18:50 | 19:22 | 11h 38m |
| 15 October | 07:01 | 07:33 | 12:58 | 32.0° | 18:21 | 18:53 | 10h 48m |
| 1 November | 06:27 | 07:00 | 11:56 | 26.1° | 16:50 | 17:24 | 9h 50m |
| 15 November | 06:48 | 07:23 | 11:57 | 22.1° | 16:30 | 17:05 | 9h 07m |
| 1 December | 07:09 | 07:46 | 12:01 | 18.9° | 16:16 | 16:53 | 8h 30m |
| 15 December | 07:23 | 08:01 | 12:07 | 17.5° | 16:14 | 16:51 | 8h 13m |
Terrain around Vancouver
The terrain around Vancouver rises up to 5.7° above the horizon (towards the north-northeast). On 21 June, the sun appears at 05:35 instead of 05:06 and disappears at 21:16 instead of 21:21: 0h 33m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 07:56 | 08:01 | 16:51 | 16:47 | 8h 47m |
| 21 February | 07:10 | 07:13 | 17:42 | 17:39 | 10h 27m |
| 21 March | 07:12 | 07:20 | 19:27 | 19:26 | 12h 07m |
| 21 April | 06:08 | 06:24 | 20:14 | 20:10 | 13h 47m |
| 21 May | 05:21 | 05:44 | 20:57 | 20:48 | 15h 05m |
| 21 June | 05:06 | 05:35 | 21:21 | 21:16 | 15h 42m |
| 21 July | 05:30 | 05:50 | 21:06 | 20:57 | 15h 08m |
| 21 August | 06:13 | 06:29 | 20:17 | 20:13 | 13h 45m |
| 21 September | 06:57 | 07:04 | 19:12 | 19:11 | 12h 08m |
| 21 October | 07:43 | 07:46 | 18:10 | 18:06 | 10h 21m |
| 21 November | 07:32 | 07:37 | 16:23 | 16:19 | 8h 43m |
| 21 December | 08:05 | 08:10 | 16:16 | 16:11 | 8h 02m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Vancouver?
In 2026, the sun rises in Vancouver between 05:06 (on 16 June) and 08:07 (on 31 December), local time (America/Vancouver). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:06; at the December solstice, it is at 08:05.
What time is sunset in Vancouver?
In 2026, sunset in Vancouver ranges from 16:13 (on 11 December) to 21:22 (on 25 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Vancouver?
It is 20 June 2026, with 16h 15m between sunrise (05:06) and sunset (21:21). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 11m (sunrise 08:05, sunset 16:16).
How high does the sun get in Vancouver?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 64.2° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 17.3° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Vancouver?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 51°) and sets in the northwest (309°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (126°) and sets in the southwest (234°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the America/Vancouver time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.