Sunrise and Sunset in Calgary Today
In Calgary, Canada, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 07:46 and sets at 19:00. The day length is 11h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 13:24.
Calgary: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Calgary 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 05:20, the latest on December 30 at 09:39.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:40 and latest on June 24 at 21:55.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 39 min more daylight than the shortest.
Calgary 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 | 08:32 | 16:59 | 8 h 26 min | west-southwest 237° |
| Feb | 07:48 | 17:52 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Mar | 07:49 | 19:41 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:40 | 20:32 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 287° |
| May | 05:45 | 21:20 | 15 h 34 min | west-northwest 303° |
| Jun | 05:21 | 21:52 | 16 h 32 min | northwest 310° |
| Jul | 05:39 | 21:44 | 16 h 5 min | northwest 307° |
| Aug | 06:23 | 20:56 | 14 h 33 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Sep | 07:11 | 19:49 | 12 h 38 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 07:59 | 18:43 | 10 h 43 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Nov | 08:53 | 17:48 | 8 h 55 min | west-southwest 241° |
| Dec | 09:33 | 17:29 | 7 h 56 min | southwest 232° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (232°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 78° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Calgary
Morning: 07:26–08:31 · Evening: 18:15–19:20
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Calgary, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:26 to 08:31. The evening golden hour extends from 18:15 to 19:20. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Calgary
Morning: 07:13–07:26 · Evening: 19:20–19:33
The Blue Hour in Calgary offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:13 to 07:26, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:20 to 19:33, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Calgary
Calgary is located at a latitude of 51.04° and a longitude of -114.07°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Calgary vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Calgary
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Calgary. 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 Calgary, with up to 16h 33m 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 Calgary 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 Calgary brings the shortest days with only 7h 54m 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 Calgary
On the same latitude as Calgary
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Calgary (51° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 14m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Calgary
When does the sun rise in Calgary today?
Today the sun rises in Calgary at 07:45 and sets at 19:02.
How long is the day in Calgary today?
The day lasts 11h 17m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Calgary today?
In the morning from 07:24–08:29, in the evening from 18:18–19:22.
When is the longest day in Calgary?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 33m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 54m.
When does it get dark in Calgary today?
It is dark from 19:35, fully dark from 20:52.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Calgary. All times are in local time. How it is calculated