Sunrise and Sunset in Red Deer Today

In Red Deer, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:48 and sets at 18:55. The day length is 11h 7m. Solar noon is reached at 13:22.

Red Deer: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Red Deer at 13:22 – 1 h 22 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 05:13, the latest on December 30 at 09:44.

The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:33 and latest on June 24 at 22:01.

The longest day of the year has 9 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.

Red Deer 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	08:37	16:52	8 h 15 min	southwest 236°	87 h
Feb	07:50	17:49	9 h 59 min	west-southwest 251°	107 h
Mar	07:48	19:40	11 h 51 min	west 268°	147 h
Apr	06:37	20:34	13 h 56 min	west-northwest 288°	187 h
May	05:39	21:24	15 h 45 min	west-northwest 304°	216 h
Jun	05:13	21:58	16 h 46 min	northwest 312°	237 h
Jul	05:32	21:49	16 h 17 min	northwest 308°	272 h
Aug	06:18	20:59	14 h 40 min	west-northwest 294°	250 h
Sep	07:10	19:49	12 h 40 min	west 275°	181 h
Oct	08:00	18:40	10 h 39 min	west-southwest 257°	145 h
Nov	08:56	17:42	8 h 46 min	west-southwest 240°	89 h
Dec	09:38	17:22	7 h 44 min	southwest 231°	80 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (312°) in June, southwest (231°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 81° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 272 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 80 – 1,998 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Olds, mean 1981–2003 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).

Sunshine hours in Red Deer

Golden Hour in Red Deer

Morning: 07:27–08:34 · Evening: 18:09–19:16

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Red Deer, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:27 to 08:34. The evening golden hour extends from 18:09 to 19:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Red Deer

Morning: 07:14–07:27 · Evening: 19:16–19:29

The Blue Hour in Red Deer offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:14 to 07:27, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:16 to 19:29, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Red Deer

Red Deer is located at a latitude of 52.27° and a longitude of -113.81°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Red Deer vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Red Deer

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Red Deer. 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 Red Deer, with up to 16h 47m 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 Red Deer 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 Red Deer brings the shortest days with only 7h 42m 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 Red Deer

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Red Deer (52.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 7m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Red Deer

When does the sun rise in Red Deer today?

Today the sun rises in Red Deer at 07:48 and sets at 18:55.

How long is the day in Red Deer today?

The day lasts 11h 7m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Red Deer today?

In the morning from 07:27–08:34, in the evening from 18:09–19:16.

When is the longest day in Red Deer?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 47m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 42m.

When does it get dark in Red Deer today?

It is dark from 19:29, fully dark from 20:48.