Sunrise and Sunset in Ottawa South Today

In Ottawa South, 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.

Ottawa South: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Ottawa South 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 26 at 20:55.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 57 min more daylight than the shortest.

Ottawa South 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 8 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	19:48	13 h 32 min	west-northwest 285°
May	05:32	20:26	14 h 54 min	west-northwest 299°
Jun	05:13	20:52	15 h 39 min	northwest 305°
Jul	05:29	20:47	15 h 19 min	west-northwest 302°
Aug	06:03	20:09	14 h 6 min	west-northwest 291°
Sep	06:41	19:13	12 h 32 min	west 275°
Oct	07:18	18:17	10 h 58 min	west-southwest 258°
Nov	07:01	16:32	9 h 31 min	west-southwest 244°
Dec	07:35	16:20	8 h 45 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 Ottawa South

Morning: 06:50–07:48 · Evening: 17:52–18:49

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Ottawa South, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:48. The evening golden hour extends from 17:52 to 18:49. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Ottawa South

Morning: 06:39–06:50 · Evening: 18:49–19:01

The Blue Hour in Ottawa South 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 Ottawa South

Ottawa South is located at a latitude of 45.39° and a longitude of -75.69°. The city is in the America/Toronto timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Ottawa South vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Ottawa South

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Ottawa South. 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 Ottawa South, with up to 15h 40m 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 Ottawa South 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 Ottawa South brings the shortest days with only 8h 43m 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 Ottawa South

On the same latitude as Ottawa South

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Ottawa South (45.4° 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 Ottawa South

When does the sun rise in Ottawa South today?

Today the sun rises in Ottawa South at 07:08 and sets at 18:31.

How long is the day in Ottawa South today?

The day lasts 11h 23m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Ottawa South today?

In the morning from 06:50–07:48, in the evening from 17:52–18:49.

When is the longest day in Ottawa South?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 40m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 43m.

When does it get dark in Ottawa South today?

It is dark from 19:01, fully dark from 20:09.