Sunrise and Sunset in Sylvan Lake Today
In Sylvan Lake, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:49 and sets at 18:56. The day length is 11h 7m. Solar noon is reached at 13:23.
Sylvan Lake: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sylvan Lake at 13:23 – 1 h 23 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 05:13, the latest on December 30 at 09:46.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:34 and latest on June 24 at 22:02.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 6 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sylvan Lake 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 | 08:38 | 16:53 | 8 h 15 min | southwest 235° | 87 h |
| Feb | 07:51 | 17:50 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 251° | 107 h |
| Mar | 07:50 | 19:41 | 11 h 51 min | west 268° | 147 h |
| Apr | 06:38 | 20:35 | 13 h 57 min | west-northwest 288° | 187 h |
| May | 05:40 | 21:25 | 15 h 45 min | west-northwest 304° | 216 h |
| Jun | 05:13 | 22:00 | 16 h 46 min | northwest 312° | 237 h |
| Jul | 05:33 | 21:50 | 16 h 18 min | northwest 308° | 272 h |
| Aug | 06:19 | 21:00 | 14 h 41 min | west-northwest 294° | 250 h |
| Sep | 07:11 | 19:50 | 12 h 40 min | west 275° | 181 h |
| Oct | 08:01 | 18:41 | 10 h 39 min | west-southwest 257° | 145 h |
| Nov | 08:57 | 17:43 | 8 h 46 min | west-southwest 240° | 89 h |
| Dec | 09:39 | 17:23 | 7 h 43 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).
Golden Hour in Sylvan Lake
Morning: 07:28–08:35 · Evening: 18:10–19:17
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sylvan Lake, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:28 to 08:35. The evening golden hour extends from 18:10 to 19:17. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sylvan Lake
Morning: 07:15–07:28 · Evening: 19:17–19:30
The Blue Hour in Sylvan Lake offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:15 to 07:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:17 to 19:30, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake is located at a latitude of 52.31° and a longitude of -114.08°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sylvan Lake vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sylvan Lake
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sylvan Lake. 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 Sylvan Lake, with up to 16h 48m 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 Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake brings the shortest days with only 7h 41m 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 Sylvan Lake
On the same latitude as Sylvan Lake
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sylvan Lake (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 Sylvan Lake
When does the sun rise in Sylvan Lake today?
Today the sun rises in Sylvan Lake at 07:49 and sets at 18:56.
How long is the day in Sylvan Lake today?
The day lasts 11h 7m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sylvan Lake today?
In the morning from 07:28–08:35, in the evening from 18:10–19:17.
When is the longest day in Sylvan Lake?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 48m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 41m.
When does it get dark in Sylvan Lake today?
It is dark from 19:30, fully dark from 20:49.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sylvan Lake. All times are in local time. How it is calculated