Sunrise and Sunset in Elkford Today

In Elkford, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:50 and sets at 19:02. The day length is 11h 12m. Solar noon is reached at 13:27.

Elkford: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Elkford at 13:27 – 1 h 27 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 05:29, the latest on December 30 at 09:38.

The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:48 and latest on June 24 at 21:53.

The longest day of the year has 8 h 18 min more daylight than the shortest.

Elkford 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	17:06	8 h 35 min	west-southwest 237°	64 h
Feb	07:49	17:58	10 h 9 min	west-southwest 252°	107 h
Mar	07:52	19:45	11 h 52 min	west 268°	163 h
Apr	06:46	20:33	13 h 48 min	west-northwest 287°	215 h
May	05:53	21:19	15 h 26 min	west-northwest 302°	257 h
Jun	05:29	21:50	16 h 21 min	northwest 309°	268 h
Jul	05:47	21:43	15 h 56 min	northwest 306°	315 h
Aug	06:29	20:57	14 h 28 min	west-northwest 293°	303 h
Sep	07:15	19:52	12 h 37 min	west 275°	218 h
Oct	08:01	18:48	10 h 46 min	west-southwest 257°	159 h
Nov	08:52	17:55	9 h 2 min	west-southwest 241°	70 h
Dec	09:31	17:37	8 h 6 min	southwest 233°	52 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (309°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 76° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 315 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 52 – 2,191 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Cranbrook A, mean 1981–2001 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).

Golden Hour in Elkford

Morning: 07:31–08:34 · Evening: 18:18–19:22

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Elkford, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:31 to 08:34. The evening golden hour extends from 18:18 to 19:22. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Elkford

Morning: 07:18–07:31 · Evening: 19:22–19:34

The Blue Hour in Elkford offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:18 to 07:31, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:22 to 19:34, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Elkford

Elkford is located at a latitude of 50.02° and a longitude of -114.92°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Elkford vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Elkford

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Elkford. 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 Elkford, with up to 16h 22m 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 Elkford 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 Elkford brings the shortest days with only 8h 4m 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 Elkford

On the same latitude as Elkford

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Elkford (50° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 12m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Elkford

When does the sun rise in Elkford today?

Today the sun rises in Elkford at 07:50 and sets at 19:02.

How long is the day in Elkford today?

The day lasts 11h 12m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Elkford today?

In the morning from 07:31–08:34, in the evening from 18:18–19:22.

When is the longest day in Elkford?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 22m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 4m.

When does it get dark in Elkford today?

It is dark from 19:34, fully dark from 20:49.