Sunrise and Sunset in Peterborough Today
In Peterborough, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:19 and sets at 18:41. The day length is 11h 22m. Solar noon is reached at 13:00.
Peterborough: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Peterborough at 13:00 – 1 h 0 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 05:28, the latest on January 2 at 07:49.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:34 and latest on June 26 at 21:01.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 41 min more daylight than the shortest.
Peterborough 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 | 07:45 | 17:00 | 9 h 15 min | west-southwest 241° | 73 h |
| Feb | 07:12 | 17:42 | 10 h 30 min | west-southwest 253° | 100 h |
| Mar | 07:25 | 19:19 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 141 h |
| Apr | 06:29 | 19:57 | 13 h 28 min | west-northwest 285° | 161 h |
| May | 05:46 | 20:33 | 14 h 48 min | west-northwest 298° | 215 h |
| Jun | 05:28 | 20:59 | 15 h 31 min | northwest 305° | 239 h |
| Jul | 05:43 | 20:54 | 15 h 11 min | west-northwest 302° | 262 h |
| Aug | 06:16 | 20:18 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 290° | 229 h |
| Sep | 06:52 | 19:23 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 164 h |
| Oct | 07:28 | 18:28 | 11 h 1 min | west-southwest 259° | 135 h |
| Nov | 07:09 | 16:46 | 9 h 37 min | west-southwest 244° | 81 h |
| Dec | 07:42 | 16:34 | 8 h 53 min | west-southwest 237° | 66 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (305°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 67° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 262 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 66 – 1,866 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Burketon McLaughlin, mean 1981–2002 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Peterborough
Morning: 07:01–07:58 · Evening: 18:02–18:58
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Peterborough, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:01 to 07:58. The evening golden hour extends from 18:02 to 18:58. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Peterborough
Morning: 06:50–07:01 · Evening: 18:58–19:10
The Blue Hour in Peterborough offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:58 to 19:10, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Peterborough
Peterborough is located at a latitude of 44.31° and a longitude of -78.32°. The city is in the America/Toronto timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Peterborough vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Peterborough
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Peterborough. 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 Peterborough, with up to 15h 32m 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough brings the shortest days with only 8h 51m 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 Peterborough
On the same latitude as Peterborough
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Peterborough (44.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 22m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Peterborough
When does the sun rise in Peterborough today?
Today the sun rises in Peterborough at 07:19 and sets at 18:41.
How long is the day in Peterborough today?
The day lasts 11h 22m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Peterborough today?
In the morning from 07:01–07:58, in the evening from 18:02–18:58.
When is the longest day in Peterborough?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 32m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 51m.
When does it get dark in Peterborough today?
It is dark from 19:10, fully dark from 20:17.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Peterborough. All times are in local time. How it is calculated