Sunrise and Sunset in Fort McMurray Today
In Fort McMurray, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 08:44 and sets at 17:33. The day length is 8h 49m. Solar noon is reached at 13:09.
Fort McMurray: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Fort McMurray at 13:09 – 1 h 9 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 18 at 04:32, the latest on December 28 at 10:02.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 15:57 and latest on June 23 at 22:22.
The longest day of the year has 11 h 2 min more daylight than the shortest.
Fort McMurray 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 | 08:50 | 16:19 | 7 h 29 min | southwest 231° | 78 h |
| Feb | 07:52 | 17:27 | 9 h 36 min | west-southwest 248° | 114 h |
| Mar | 07:40 | 19:29 | 11 h 49 min | west 268° | 176 h |
| Apr | 06:17 | 20:34 | 14 h 17 min | west-northwest 290° | 217 h |
| May | 05:08 | 21:36 | 16 h 29 min | northwest 308° | 276 h |
| Jun | 04:32 | 22:19 | 17 h 47 min | northwest 318° | 265 h |
| Jul | 04:55 | 22:06 | 17 h 10 min | northwest 313° | 286 h |
| Aug | 05:54 | 21:04 | 15 h 10 min | west-northwest 297° | 266 h |
| Sep | 06:56 | 19:43 | 12 h 46 min | west 276° | 165 h |
| Oct | 07:58 | 18:22 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 255° | 118 h |
| Nov | 09:06 | 17:13 | 8 h 8 min | southwest 236° | 63 h |
| Dec | 09:56 | 16:45 | 6 h 49 min | southwest 226° | 65 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (318°) in June, southwest (226°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 92° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 286 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 63 – 2,089 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Fort McMurray A, mean 1981–1996 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Fort McMurray
Morning: 08:18–09:45 · Evening: 16:32–17:58
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Fort McMurray, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:18 to 09:45. The evening golden hour extends from 16:32 to 17:58. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Fort McMurray
Morning: 08:02–08:18 · Evening: 17:58–18:14
The Blue Hour in Fort McMurray offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 08:02 to 08:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:58 to 18:14, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray is located at a latitude of 56.73° and a longitude of -111.38°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Fort McMurray vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Fort McMurray
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Fort McMurray. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 13m 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 McMurray, with up to 17h 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 Fort McMurray sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Fort McMurray brings the shortest days with only 6h 47m 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.
On the same latitude as Fort McMurray
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Fort McMurray (56.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 8h 49m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Fort McMurray
When does the sun rise in Fort McMurray today?
Today the sun rises in Fort McMurray at 08:44 and sets at 17:33.
How long is the day in Fort McMurray today?
The day lasts 8h 49m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Fort McMurray today?
In the morning from 08:18–09:45, in the evening from 16:32–17:58.
When is the longest day in Fort McMurray?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 49m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 47m.
When does it get dark in Fort McMurray today?
It is dark from 18:14, fully dark from 19:43.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Fort McMurray. All times are in local time. How it is calculated