Icefields Parkway: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Icefields Parkway, Canada, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 07:58 and sets at 19:10. The day length is 11h 12m. Solar noon is reached at 13:35.
Icefields Parkway: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Icefields Parkway at 13:35 – 1 h 35 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 05:27, the latest on December 30 at 09:55.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:47 and latest on June 24 at 22:11.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 58 min more daylight than the shortest.
Icefields Parkway 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 | 08:47 | 17:06 | 8 h 18 min | southwest 236° |
| Feb | 08:01 | 18:02 | 10 h 0 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Mar | 08:01 | 19:52 | 11 h 51 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:50 | 20:45 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 288° |
| May | 05:53 | 21:35 | 15 h 42 min | west-northwest 303° |
| Jun | 05:27 | 22:08 | 16 h 42 min | northwest 311° |
| Jul | 05:46 | 22:00 | 16 h 14 min | northwest 308° |
| Aug | 06:32 | 21:10 | 14 h 38 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Sep | 07:22 | 20:01 | 12 h 39 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 08:12 | 18:52 | 10 h 40 min | west-southwest 257° |
| Nov | 09:07 | 17:56 | 8 h 49 min | west-southwest 240° |
| Dec | 09:48 | 17:36 | 7 h 47 min | southwest 231° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (311°) in June, southwest (231°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 80° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Icefields Parkway
Morning: 07:38–08:44 · Evening: 18:25–19:31
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Icefields Parkway, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:38 to 08:44. The evening golden hour extends from 18:25 to 19:31. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Icefields Parkway
Morning: 07:25–07:38 · Evening: 19:31–19:44
The Blue Hour in Icefields Parkway offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:25 to 07:38, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:31 to 19:44, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Icefields Parkway
Icefields Parkway is located at a latitude of 51.93° and a longitude of -116.85°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Icefields Parkway vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Icefields Parkway
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Icefields Parkway. 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 Icefields Parkway, with up to 16h 43m 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 Icefields Parkway 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 Icefields Parkway brings the shortest days with only 7h 45m 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 Icefields Parkway
On the same latitude as Icefields Parkway
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Icefields Parkway (51.9° 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 Icefields Parkway
When does the sun rise in Icefields Parkway today?
Today the sun rises in Icefields Parkway at 07:57 and sets at 19:12.
How long is the day in Icefields Parkway today?
The day lasts 11h 16m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Icefields Parkway today?
In the morning from 07:36–08:42, in the evening from 18:27–19:33.
When is the longest day in Icefields Parkway?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 43m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 45m.
When does it get dark in Icefields Parkway today?
It is dark from 19:46, fully dark from 21:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Icefields Parkway. All times are in local time. How it is calculated