Toronto to join other Canadian cities in seeing its first 6 p.m. sunset
6 p.m. sunsets signal longer daylight hours in Toronto as the city transitions into spring. Toronto residents, similar to those in other Canadian cities, can now enjoy extended periods of sunlight, perfect for outdoor activities and soaking up some much-needed Vitamin D
As a cold pattern drops temperatures across Ontario, and parts of Atlantic Canada are still seeing significant snowfall totals, it may be hard to remember that spring is right around the corner. However, a sure sign of the changing season is the return of Canada’s 6 p.m. sunsets.
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Toronto will be the next major city to join the ever-growing list in the later sunset club.
On Wednesday, Toronto will enjoy an extra minute of sunlight before the sunset, officially making February the city’s first 6 p.m. sunset.
Halifax will also see its first 6 p.m. sunset before the end of the month this Saturday (February 28).
Several Canadian cities have already experienced the much-anticipated 6 p.m. sunset:
Whitehorse, Jan. 28
Regina, Feb. 6
Calgary, Feb. 19
Fredericton, Feb. 20
Edmonton, Feb. 23
Winnipeg, Feb. 23
And even with this long list of cities, there are still some major ones that are waiting for March to get those longer days of sunlight. Vancouver will join the club on March 4, while Ottawa and Montreal won’t get to see the 6 p.m. sunset until Daylight Saving Time.
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March, where Canadians will "Spring forward" an hour, making for some groggy mornings. But you will gain it back by getting to enjoy longer evenings, so it's not all bad.
February 25 marks the release of our 2026 Spring Forecast. Be sure to visit The Weather Network to find out what to expect this upcoming spring season.