Sunrise and Sunset in Kamloops Today
In Kamloops, Canada, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:13 and sets at 18:23. The day length is 11h 10m. Solar noon is reached at 12:48.
Kamloops: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kamloops at 12:49 – 49 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 04:47, the latest on December 30 at 09:02.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:07 and latest on June 24 at 21:18.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 31 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kamloops 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 | 07:56 | 16:25 | 8 h 29 min | west-southwest 237° | 55 h |
| Feb | 07:12 | 17:18 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 251° | 96 h |
| Mar | 07:14 | 19:06 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 165 h |
| Apr | 06:06 | 19:56 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 287° | 203 h |
| May | 05:12 | 20:43 | 15 h 31 min | west-northwest 302° | 252 h |
| Jun | 04:48 | 21:15 | 16 h 28 min | northwest 310° | 252 h |
| Jul | 05:06 | 21:07 | 16 h 2 min | northwest 306° | 303 h |
| Aug | 05:49 | 20:20 | 14 h 31 min | west-northwest 293° | 290 h |
| Sep | 06:37 | 19:14 | 12 h 38 min | west 275° | 223 h |
| Oct | 07:24 | 18:08 | 10 h 44 min | west-southwest 257° | 131 h |
| Nov | 08:16 | 17:14 | 8 h 58 min | west-southwest 241° | 64 h |
| Dec | 08:56 | 16:56 | 8 h 0 min | southwest 233° | 47 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (310°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 77° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 303 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 47 – 2,081 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Kamloops A, mean 1981–2001 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Kamloops
Morning: 06:52–07:57 · Evening: 17:39–18:43
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kamloops, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:52 to 07:57. The evening golden hour extends from 17:39 to 18:43. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kamloops
Morning: 06:40–06:52 · Evening: 18:43–18:56
The Blue Hour in Kamloops offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:40 to 06:52, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:43 to 18:56, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kamloops
Kamloops is located at a latitude of 50.67° and a longitude of -120.33°. The city is in the America/Vancouver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kamloops vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kamloops
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kamloops. 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 Kamloops, with up to 16h 29m 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 Kamloops 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 Kamloops brings the shortest days with only 7h 58m 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 Kamloops
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kamloops (50.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 10m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Kamloops
When does the sun rise in Kamloops today?
Today the sun rises in Kamloops at 07:11 and sets at 18:25.
How long is the day in Kamloops today?
The day lasts 11h 14m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kamloops today?
In the morning from 06:51–07:55, in the evening from 17:41–18:45.
When is the longest day in Kamloops?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 29m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 58m.
When does it get dark in Kamloops today?
It is dark from 18:58, fully dark from 20:14.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kamloops. All times are in local time. How it is calculated