Sunrise and Sunset in Saanich Today

In Saanich, Canada, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 07:21 and sets at 18:39. The day length is 11h 18m. Solar noon is reached at 13:01.

Saanich: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Saanich at 13:01 – 1 h 1 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 09:05.

The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:28 and latest on June 25 at 21:19.

The longest day of the year has 7 h 51 min more daylight than the shortest.

Saanich 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	08:00	16:46	8 h 46 min	west-southwest 238°
Feb	07:20	17:35	10 h 15 min	west-southwest 252°
Mar	07:26	19:19	11 h 53 min	west 268°
Apr	06:22	20:05	13 h 42 min	west-northwest 286°
May	05:32	20:47	15 h 15 min	west-northwest 301°
Jun	05:10	21:17	16 h 7 min	northwest 308°
Jul	05:27	21:10	15 h 43 min	northwest 305°
Aug	06:07	20:27	14 h 20 min	west-northwest 292°
Sep	06:50	19:25	12 h 35 min	west 275°
Oct	07:33	18:23	10 h 50 min	west-southwest 258°
Nov	08:21	17:33	9 h 12 min	west-southwest 242°
Dec	08:59	17:18	8 h 19 min	southwest 234°

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.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Saanich

Morning: 07:02–08:04 · Evening: 17:57–18:58

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Saanich, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:02 to 08:04. The evening golden hour extends from 17:57 to 18:58. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Saanich

Morning: 06:50–07:02 · Evening: 18:58–19:10

The Blue Hour in Saanich offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:02, 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 Saanich

Saanich is located at a latitude of 48.55° and a longitude of -123.37°. The city is in the America/Vancouver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Saanich vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Saanich

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Saanich. 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 Saanich, with up to 16h 8m 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 Saanich 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 Saanich brings the shortest days with only 8h 17m 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 Saanich

On the same latitude as Saanich

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Saanich (48.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 18m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Saanich

When does the sun rise in Saanich today?

Today the sun rises in Saanich at 07:20 and sets at 18:41.

How long is the day in Saanich today?

The day lasts 11h 21m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Saanich today?

In the morning from 07:01–08:02, in the evening from 17:59–19:00.

When is the longest day in Saanich?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 8m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 17m.

When does it get dark in Saanich today?

It is dark from 19:12, fully dark from 20:25.