Sunrise and Sunset in North Cowichan Today
In North Cowichan, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:24 and sets at 18:38. The day length is 11h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 13:02.
North Cowichan: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in North Cowichan at 13:02 – 1 h 2 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 16 at 05:10, the latest on December 31 at 09:08.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:29 and latest on June 25 at 21:22.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 56 min more daylight than the shortest.
North Cowichan 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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:02 | 16:46 | 8 h 44 min | west-southwest 238° | 57 h |
| Feb | 07:22 | 17:36 | 10 h 14 min | west-southwest 252° | 89 h |
| Mar | 07:27 | 19:20 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 133 h |
| Apr | 06:23 | 20:06 | 13 h 43 min | west-northwest 286° | 179 h |
| May | 05:32 | 20:50 | 15 h 18 min | west-northwest 301° | 224 h |
| Jun | 05:10 | 21:20 | 16 h 9 min | northwest 308° | 226 h |
| Jul | 05:27 | 21:13 | 15 h 46 min | northwest 305° | 289 h |
| Aug | 06:07 | 20:29 | 14 h 22 min | west-northwest 292° | 280 h |
| Sep | 06:51 | 19:27 | 12 h 35 min | west 275° | 214 h |
| Oct | 07:35 | 18:24 | 10 h 49 min | west-southwest 257° | 132 h |
| Nov | 08:24 | 17:34 | 9 h 10 min | west-southwest 242° | 67 h |
| Dec | 09:01 | 17:18 | 8 h 17 min | southwest 234° | 51 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (308°) in June, southwest (234°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 74° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 289 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 51 – 1,941 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Nanaimo A, mean 1981–2001 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in North Cowichan
Morning: 07:05–08:07 · Evening: 17:56–18:57
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In North Cowichan, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:05 to 08:07. The evening golden hour extends from 17:56 to 18:57. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in North Cowichan
Morning: 06:53–07:05 · Evening: 18:57–19:10
The Blue Hour in North Cowichan offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:53 to 07:05, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:57 to 19:10, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About North Cowichan
North Cowichan is located at a latitude of 48.84° and a longitude of -123.69°. The city is in the America/Vancouver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in North Cowichan vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in North Cowichan
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in North Cowichan. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 11m 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 North Cowichan, with up to 16h 11m 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 North Cowichan sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in North Cowichan brings the shortest days with only 8h 15m 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 North Cowichan
On the same latitude as North Cowichan
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as North Cowichan (48.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 14m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in North Cowichan
When does the sun rise in North Cowichan today?
Today the sun rises in North Cowichan at 07:24 and sets at 18:38.
How long is the day in North Cowichan today?
The day lasts 11h 14m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in North Cowichan today?
In the morning from 07:05–08:07, in the evening from 17:56–18:57.
When is the longest day in North Cowichan?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 11m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 15m.
When does it get dark in North Cowichan today?
It is dark from 19:10, fully dark from 20:23.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of North Cowichan. All times are in local time. How it is calculated