Sunrise and Sunset in Grande Prairie Today
In Grande Prairie, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 09:08 and sets at 18:08. The day length is 9h 0m. Solar noon is reached at 13:38.
Grande Prairie: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Grande Prairie at 13:38 – 1 h 38 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 05:14, the latest on December 28 at 10:21.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:37 and latest on June 23 at 22:39.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 17 min more daylight than the shortest.
Grande Prairie 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 | 09:11 | 16:58 | 7 h 47 min | southwest 233° | 78 h |
| Feb | 08:17 | 18:01 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 249° | 106 h |
| Mar | 08:09 | 19:59 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 172 h |
| Apr | 06:51 | 21:00 | 14 h 9 min | west-northwest 289° | 231 h |
| May | 05:46 | 21:58 | 16 h 12 min | northwest 306° | 276 h |
| Jun | 05:14 | 22:37 | 17 h 23 min | northwest 316° | 295 h |
| Jul | 05:35 | 22:25 | 16 h 50 min | northwest 311° | 308 h |
| Aug | 06:29 | 21:28 | 14 h 59 min | west-northwest 296° | 272 h |
| Sep | 07:27 | 20:11 | 12 h 44 min | west 276° | 172 h |
| Oct | 08:25 | 18:55 | 10 h 30 min | west-southwest 256° | 135 h |
| Nov | 09:28 | 17:50 | 8 h 22 min | west-southwest 237° | 79 h |
| Dec | 10:15 | 17:25 | 7 h 10 min | southwest 228° | 73 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (316°) in June, southwest (228°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 88° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 308 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 73 – 2,197 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Grande Prairie A, mean 1981–1995 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Grande Prairie
Morning: 08:43–10:05 · Evening: 17:11–18:32
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Grande Prairie, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:43 to 10:05. The evening golden hour extends from 17:11 to 18:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Grande Prairie
Morning: 08:28–08:43 · Evening: 18:32–18:47
The Blue Hour in Grande Prairie offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 08:28 to 08:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:32 to 18:47, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie is located at a latitude of 55.17° and a longitude of -118.80°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Grande Prairie vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Grande Prairie
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Grande Prairie. 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 Grande Prairie, with up to 17h 25m 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 Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie brings the shortest days with only 7h 8m 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 Grande Prairie
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Grande Prairie (55.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 0m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Grande Prairie
When does the sun rise in Grande Prairie today?
Today the sun rises in Grande Prairie at 09:08 and sets at 18:08.
How long is the day in Grande Prairie today?
The day lasts 9h 0m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Grande Prairie today?
In the morning from 08:43–10:05, in the evening from 17:11–18:32.
When is the longest day in Grande Prairie?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 25m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 8m.
When does it get dark in Grande Prairie today?
It is dark from 18:47, fully dark from 20:13.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Grande Prairie. All times are in local time. How it is calculated