Sunrise and Sunset in Gatineau Today
In Gatineau, Canada, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:08 and sets at 18:31. The day length is 11h 23m. Solar noon is reached at 12:50.
Gatineau: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Gatineau at 12:50 – 50 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:13, the latest on January 1 at 07:42.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:19 and latest on June 25 at 20:55.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 59 min more daylight than the shortest.
Gatineau through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:38 | 16:46 | 9 h 7 min | west-southwest 240° |
| Feb | 07:04 | 17:30 | 10 h 26 min | west-southwest 253° |
| Mar | 07:15 | 19:08 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:17 | 19:49 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 285° |
| May | 05:32 | 20:26 | 14 h 55 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jun | 05:13 | 20:53 | 15 h 40 min | northwest 305° |
| Jul | 05:28 | 20:48 | 15 h 20 min | west-northwest 302° |
| Aug | 06:03 | 20:10 | 14 h 6 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Sep | 06:41 | 19:13 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 07:19 | 18:17 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 258° |
| Nov | 07:01 | 16:32 | 9 h 31 min | west-southwest 244° |
| Dec | 07:36 | 16:19 | 8 h 44 min | west-southwest 237° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (305°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 69° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Gatineau
Morning: 06:50–07:48 · Evening: 17:51–18:49
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Gatineau, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:48. The evening golden hour extends from 17:51 to 18:49. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Gatineau
Morning: 06:39–06:50 · Evening: 18:49–19:01
The Blue Hour in Gatineau offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:39 to 06:50, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:49 to 19:01, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Gatineau
Gatineau is located at a latitude of 45.48° and a longitude of -75.70°. The city is in the America/Toronto timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Gatineau vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Gatineau
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Gatineau. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Gatineau, with up to 15h 41m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Gatineau sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Gatineau brings the shortest days with only 8h 42m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Gatineau
On the same latitude as Gatineau
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Gatineau (45.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 23m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Gatineau
When does the sun rise in Gatineau today?
Today the sun rises in Gatineau at 07:08 and sets at 18:31.
How long is the day in Gatineau today?
The day lasts 11h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gatineau today?
In the morning from 06:50–07:48, in the evening from 17:51–18:49.
When is the longest day in Gatineau?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 41m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 42m.
When does it get dark in Gatineau today?
It is dark from 19:01, fully dark from 20:09.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Gatineau. All times are in local time. How it is calculated