Banff Lake Louise: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Banff Lake Louise, Canada, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 07:55 and sets at 19:08. The day length is 11h 13m. Solar noon is reached at 13:32.
Banff Lake Louise: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Banff Lake Louise at 13:32 – 1 h 32 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 05:27, the latest on December 30 at 09:50.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:47 and latest on June 24 at 22:05.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 47 min more daylight than the shortest.
Banff Lake Louise 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 | 08:43 | 17:05 | 8 h 23 min | southwest 236° |
| Feb | 07:57 | 18:00 | 10 h 3 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Mar | 07:58 | 19:49 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:48 | 20:41 | 13 h 53 min | west-northwest 287° |
| May | 05:52 | 21:30 | 15 h 37 min | west-northwest 303° |
| Jun | 05:27 | 22:03 | 16 h 36 min | northwest 311° |
| Jul | 05:45 | 21:54 | 16 h 9 min | northwest 307° |
| Aug | 06:30 | 21:06 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Sep | 07:20 | 19:58 | 12 h 39 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 08:08 | 18:50 | 10 h 42 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Nov | 09:02 | 17:55 | 8 h 52 min | west-southwest 240° |
| Dec | 09:43 | 17:36 | 7 h 52 min | southwest 232° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (311°) in June, southwest (232°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 79° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Banff Lake Louise
Morning: 07:35–08:40 · Evening: 18:23–19:28
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Banff Lake Louise, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:35 to 08:40. The evening golden hour extends from 18:23 to 19:28. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Banff Lake Louise
Morning: 07:22–07:35 · Evening: 19:28–19:41
The Blue Hour in Banff Lake Louise offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:22 to 07:35, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:28 to 19:41, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Banff Lake Louise
Banff Lake Louise is located at a latitude of 51.43° and a longitude of -116.18°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Banff Lake Louise vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Banff Lake Louise
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Banff Lake Louise. 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 Banff Lake Louise, with up to 16h 38m 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 Banff Lake Louise 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 Banff Lake Louise brings the shortest days with only 7h 50m 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 Banff Lake Louise
On the same latitude as Banff Lake Louise
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Banff Lake Louise (51.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 13m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Banff Lake Louise
When does the sun rise in Banff Lake Louise today?
Today the sun rises in Banff Lake Louise at 07:53 and sets at 19:10.
How long is the day in Banff Lake Louise today?
The day lasts 11h 17m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Banff Lake Louise today?
In the morning from 07:33–08:38, in the evening from 18:25–19:31.
When is the longest day in Banff Lake Louise?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 38m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 50m.
When does it get dark in Banff Lake Louise today?
It is dark from 19:43, fully dark from 21:01.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Banff Lake Louise. All times are in local time. How it is calculated