Sunrise and Sunset in Alma Today
In Alma, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:56 and sets at 18:11. The day length is 11h 15m. Solar noon is reached at 12:34.
Alma: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Alma at 12:34 – 34 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 04:43, the latest on January 1 at 07:38.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 15:51 and latest on June 25 at 20:52.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 51 min more daylight than the shortest.
Alma 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 | 07:33 | 16:19 | 8 h 46 min | west-southwest 238° | 71 h |
| Feb | 06:53 | 17:08 | 10 h 14 min | west-southwest 252° | 105 h |
| Mar | 06:59 | 18:52 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 153 h |
| Apr | 05:56 | 19:38 | 13 h 42 min | west-northwest 286° | 160 h |
| May | 05:05 | 20:20 | 15 h 15 min | west-northwest 301° | 200 h |
| Jun | 04:43 | 20:50 | 16 h 7 min | northwest 308° | 219 h |
| Jul | 05:00 | 20:44 | 15 h 43 min | northwest 305° | 225 h |
| Aug | 05:40 | 20:00 | 14 h 21 min | west-northwest 292° | 205 h |
| Sep | 06:23 | 18:59 | 12 h 36 min | west 275° | 135 h |
| Oct | 07:06 | 17:57 | 10 h 50 min | west-southwest 258° | 87 h |
| Nov | 06:54 | 16:07 | 9 h 12 min | west-southwest 242° | 46 h |
| Dec | 07:32 | 15:51 | 8 h 19 min | southwest 234° | 48 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (308°) in June, southwest (234°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 73° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 225 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 46 – 1,654 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Lac Ste Croix, mean 1981–1997 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Alma
Morning: 06:37–07:38 · Evening: 17:28–18:30
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Alma, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:37 to 07:38. The evening golden hour extends from 17:28 to 18:30. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Alma
Morning: 06:24–06:37 · Evening: 18:30–18:42
The Blue Hour in Alma offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:24 to 06:37, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:30 to 18:42, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Alma
Alma is located at a latitude of 48.55° and a longitude of -71.65°. The city is in the America/Toronto timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Alma vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Alma
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Alma. 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 Alma, 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 Alma sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Alma 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.
On the same latitude as Alma
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Alma (48.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 15m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Alma
When does the sun rise in Alma today?
Today the sun rises in Alma at 06:56 and sets at 18:11.
How long is the day in Alma today?
The day lasts 11h 15m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Alma today?
In the morning from 06:37–07:38, in the evening from 17:28–18:30.
When is the longest day in Alma?
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 Alma today?
It is dark from 18:42, fully dark from 19:55.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Alma. All times are in local time. How it is calculated