Sunrise and Sunset in Cold Lake Today
In Cold Lake, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:36 and sets at 18:38. The day length is 11h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 13:08.
Cold Lake: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Cold Lake at 13:08 – 1 h 8 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 04:44, the latest on December 29 at 09:42.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:06 and latest on June 24 at 22:00.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 58 min more daylight than the shortest.
Cold Lake 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 | 08:33 | 16:27 | 7 h 54 min | southwest 233° | 87 h |
| Feb | 07:41 | 17:29 | 9 h 48 min | west-southwest 250° | 118 h |
| Mar | 07:35 | 19:25 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 172 h |
| Apr | 06:18 | 20:24 | 14 h 6 min | west-northwest 289° | 222 h |
| May | 05:15 | 21:20 | 16 h 5 min | northwest 306° | 260 h |
| Jun | 04:44 | 21:58 | 17 h 13 min | northwest 315° | 265 h |
| Jul | 05:05 | 21:47 | 16 h 42 min | northwest 310° | 283 h |
| Aug | 05:57 | 20:51 | 14 h 54 min | west-northwest 295° | 280 h |
| Sep | 06:53 | 19:36 | 12 h 43 min | west 276° | 177 h |
| Oct | 07:49 | 18:22 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 256° | 141 h |
| Nov | 08:50 | 17:19 | 8 h 28 min | west-southwest 238° | 82 h |
| Dec | 09:36 | 16:55 | 7 h 19 min | southwest 229° | 68 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (315°) in June, southwest (229°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 86° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 283 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 68 – 2,155 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Cold Lake A, mean 1981–2006 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Cold Lake
Morning: 07:14–08:25 · Evening: 17:50–19:00
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Cold Lake, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:14 to 08:25. The evening golden hour extends from 17:50 to 19:00. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Cold Lake
Morning: 07:00–07:14 · Evening: 19:00–19:14
The Blue Hour in Cold Lake offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:00 to 07:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:00 to 19:14, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Cold Lake
Cold Lake is located at a latitude of 54.47° and a longitude of -110.18°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Cold Lake vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Cold Lake
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Cold Lake. 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 Cold Lake, with up to 17h 15m 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 Cold Lake 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 Cold Lake brings the shortest days with only 7h 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.
Cities near Cold Lake
On the same latitude as Cold Lake
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Cold Lake (54.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 3m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Cold Lake
When does the sun rise in Cold Lake today?
Today the sun rises in Cold Lake at 07:36 and sets at 18:38.
How long is the day in Cold Lake today?
The day lasts 11h 3m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cold Lake today?
In the morning from 07:14–08:25, in the evening from 17:50–19:00.
When is the longest day in Cold Lake?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 15m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 17m.
When does it get dark in Cold Lake today?
It is dark from 19:14, fully dark from 20:37.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Cold Lake. All times are in local time. How it is calculated