Sunrise and Sunset in Blackfalds Today

In Blackfalds, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:48 and sets at 18:55. The day length is 11h 7m. Solar noon is reached at 13:22.

Blackfalds: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Blackfalds at 13:22 – 1 h 22 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 17 at 05:12, the latest on December 30 at 09:45.

The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:32 and latest on June 24 at 22:01.

The longest day of the year has 9 h 8 min more daylight than the shortest.

Blackfalds 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	08:37	16:52	8 h 14 min	southwest 235°	87 h
Feb	07:50	17:48	9 h 58 min	west-southwest 251°	107 h
Mar	07:48	19:40	11 h 51 min	west 268°	147 h
Apr	06:37	20:34	13 h 57 min	west-northwest 288°	187 h
May	05:39	21:24	15 h 46 min	west-northwest 304°	216 h
Jun	05:12	21:59	16 h 47 min	northwest 312°	237 h
Jul	05:31	21:50	16 h 19 min	northwest 308°	272 h
Aug	06:18	20:59	14 h 41 min	west-northwest 294°	250 h
Sep	07:09	19:49	12 h 40 min	west 275°	181 h
Oct	08:00	18:39	10 h 39 min	west-southwest 257°	145 h
Nov	08:56	17:42	8 h 45 min	west-southwest 240°	89 h
Dec	09:39	17:21	7 h 43 min	southwest 231°	80 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (312°) in June, southwest (231°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 81° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 272 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 80 – 1,998 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Olds, mean 1981–2003 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).

Golden Hour in Blackfalds

Morning: 07:27–08:34 · Evening: 18:09–19:16

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Blackfalds, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:27 to 08:34. The evening golden hour extends from 18:09 to 19:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Blackfalds

Morning: 07:14–07:27 · Evening: 19:16–19:29

The Blue Hour in Blackfalds offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:14 to 07:27, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:16 to 19:29, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Blackfalds

Blackfalds is located at a latitude of 52.38° and a longitude of -113.79°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Blackfalds vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Blackfalds

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Blackfalds. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 12m 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 Blackfalds, with up to 16h 49m 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 Blackfalds sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Blackfalds brings the shortest days with only 7h 41m 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 Blackfalds

On the same latitude as Blackfalds

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Blackfalds (52.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 7m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Blackfalds

When does the sun rise in Blackfalds today?

Today the sun rises in Blackfalds at 07:48 and sets at 18:55.

How long is the day in Blackfalds today?

The day lasts 11h 7m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Blackfalds today?

In the morning from 07:27–08:34, in the evening from 18:09–19:16.

When is the longest day in Blackfalds?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 49m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 41m.

When does it get dark in Blackfalds today?

It is dark from 19:29, fully dark from 20:48.