Sunset

Sunset in Toronto

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Sunset
8:14 PM
Direction
West-Northwest(290°)
Sunrise
6:18 AM

The sun sets in the west, but its exact position changes throughout the year. In Toronto, this page shows the exact direction so you know where to look.

In Toronto, sunset shifts between northwest in summer and southwest in winter.

Best sunset spots in Toronto

  • Humber Bay Park West
    Map

    West-end lakeshore with the sun setting over Lake Ontario behind the skyline

  • Riverdale Park West
    Map

    Hillside facing the downtown skyline silhouetted at sunset

  • Polson Pier
    Map

    Open eastern point looking back west at the full skyline at golden hour

Tips

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes before sunset
  • Face the direction shown on the map
  • Check cloud cover near the western horizon
  • A clear horizon and a city skyline often produce the best photos
View sunrise in Toronto

Sunset in other cities