Sunrise and Sunset in Black Diamond Today
In Black Diamond, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:48 and sets at 18:59. The day length is 11h 10m. Solar noon is reached at 13:24.
Black Diamond: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Black Diamond at 13:24 – 1 h 24 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 05:23, the latest on December 30 at 09:38.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:42 and latest on June 25 at 21:53.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 32 min more daylight than the shortest.
Black Diamond 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 | 08:32 | 17:01 | 8 h 29 min | west-southwest 237° | 120 h |
| Feb | 07:48 | 17:54 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 251° | 145 h |
| Mar | 07:50 | 19:42 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 177 h |
| Apr | 06:42 | 20:32 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 287° | 220 h |
| May | 05:48 | 21:19 | 15 h 31 min | west-northwest 302° | 249 h |
| Jun | 05:23 | 21:51 | 16 h 28 min | northwest 310° | 270 h |
| Jul | 05:41 | 21:43 | 16 h 2 min | northwest 306° | 314 h |
| Aug | 06:25 | 20:56 | 14 h 31 min | west-northwest 293° | 284 h |
| Sep | 07:12 | 19:50 | 12 h 38 min | west 275° | 207 h |
| Oct | 08:00 | 18:44 | 10 h 44 min | west-southwest 257° | 175 h |
| Nov | 08:52 | 17:50 | 8 h 58 min | west-southwest 241° | 121 h |
| Dec | 09:32 | 17:32 | 8 h 0 min | southwest 233° | 114 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 77° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 314 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 114 – 2,396 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Calgary Int'l A, mean 1981–2005 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Black Diamond
Morning: 07:28–08:33 · Evening: 18:14–19:19
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Black Diamond, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:28 to 08:33. The evening golden hour extends from 18:14 to 19:19. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Black Diamond
Morning: 07:15–07:28 · Evening: 19:19–19:31
The Blue Hour in Black Diamond offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:15 to 07:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:19 to 19:31, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Black Diamond
Black Diamond is located at a latitude of 50.69° and a longitude of -114.23°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Black Diamond vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Black Diamond
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Black Diamond. 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 Black Diamond, with up to 16h 30m 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 Black Diamond 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 Black Diamond brings the shortest days with only 7h 58m 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 Black Diamond
On the same latitude as Black Diamond
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Black Diamond (50.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 10m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Black Diamond
When does the sun rise in Black Diamond today?
Today the sun rises in Black Diamond at 07:48 and sets at 18:59.
How long is the day in Black Diamond today?
The day lasts 11h 10m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Black Diamond today?
In the morning from 07:28–08:33, in the evening from 18:14–19:19.
When is the longest day in Black Diamond?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 30m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 58m.
When does it get dark in Black Diamond today?
It is dark from 19:31, fully dark from 20:48.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Black Diamond. All times are in local time. How it is calculated