Sunrise and Sunset in Fort Macleod Today
In Fort Macleod, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:44 and sets at 18:56. The day length is 11h 12m. Solar noon is reached at 13:21.
Fort Macleod: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Fort Macleod at 13:21 – 1 h 21 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 05:25, the latest on December 31 at 09:30.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:44 and latest on June 24 at 21:45.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 12 min more daylight than the shortest.
Fort Macleod 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 | 08:24 | 17:01 | 8 h 37 min | west-southwest 238° |
| Feb | 07:43 | 17:53 | 10 h 10 min | west-southwest 252° |
| Mar | 07:46 | 19:39 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:40 | 20:27 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 287° |
| May | 05:48 | 21:12 | 15 h 24 min | west-northwest 302° |
| Jun | 05:25 | 21:43 | 16 h 18 min | northwest 309° |
| Jul | 05:42 | 21:35 | 15 h 53 min | northwest 306° |
| Aug | 06:24 | 20:50 | 14 h 26 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Sep | 07:10 | 19:46 | 12 h 37 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 07:55 | 18:42 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Nov | 08:45 | 17:50 | 9 h 4 min | west-southwest 241° |
| Dec | 09:24 | 17:33 | 8 h 9 min | southwest 234° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (309°) in June, southwest (234°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 76° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Fort Macleod
Morning: 07:24–08:27 · Evening: 18:13–19:16
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Fort Macleod, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:24 to 08:27. The evening golden hour extends from 18:13 to 19:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Fort Macleod
Morning: 07:12–07:24 · Evening: 19:16–19:28
The Blue Hour in Fort Macleod offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:12 to 07:24, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:16 to 19:28, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Fort Macleod
Fort Macleod is located at a latitude of 49.72° and a longitude of -113.42°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Fort Macleod vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Fort Macleod
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Fort Macleod. 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 Fort Macleod, with up to 16h 19m 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 Fort Macleod 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 Fort Macleod brings the shortest days with only 8h 7m 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 Fort Macleod
On the same latitude as Fort Macleod
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Fort Macleod (49.7° 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 Fort Macleod
When does the sun rise in Fort Macleod today?
Today the sun rises in Fort Macleod at 07:44 and sets at 18:56.
How long is the day in Fort Macleod today?
The day lasts 11h 12m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Fort Macleod today?
In the morning from 07:24–08:27, in the evening from 18:13–19:16.
When is the longest day in Fort Macleod?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 19m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 7m.
When does it get dark in Fort Macleod today?
It is dark from 19:28, fully dark from 20:43.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Fort Macleod. All times are in local time. How it is calculated