Sunrise and Sunset in Trail Today
In Trail, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:01 and sets at 18:14. The day length is 11h 13m. Solar noon is reached at 12:38.
Trail: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Trail at 12:38 – 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 16 at 04:45, the latest on December 31 at 08:45.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:03 and latest on June 25 at 20:59.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 1 min more daylight than the shortest.
Trail 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 | 07:39 | 16:21 | 8 h 42 min | west-southwest 238° | 39 h |
| Feb | 06:59 | 17:11 | 10 h 13 min | west-southwest 252° | 76 h |
| Mar | 07:03 | 18:56 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 129 h |
| Apr | 05:59 | 19:43 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 287° | 174 h |
| May | 05:07 | 20:27 | 15 h 19 min | west-northwest 301° | 227 h |
| Jun | 04:45 | 20:57 | 16 h 12 min | northwest 308° | 233 h |
| Jul | 05:02 | 20:50 | 15 h 48 min | northwest 305° | 292 h |
| Aug | 05:43 | 20:06 | 14 h 23 min | west-northwest 292° | 276 h |
| Sep | 06:27 | 19:03 | 12 h 36 min | west 275° | 204 h |
| Oct | 07:11 | 18:00 | 10 h 49 min | west-southwest 257° | 123 h |
| Nov | 08:00 | 17:09 | 9 h 8 min | west-southwest 242° | 48 h |
| Dec | 08:38 | 16:53 | 8 h 14 min | southwest 234° | 33 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (308°) in June, southwest (234°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 74° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 292 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 33 – 1,854 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Castlegar A, mean 1981–2001 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Trail
Morning: 06:41–07:43 · Evening: 17:31–18:33
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Trail, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:41 to 07:43. The evening golden hour extends from 17:31 to 18:33. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Trail
Morning: 06:29–06:41 · Evening: 18:33–18:46
The Blue Hour in Trail offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:29 to 06:41, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:33 to 18:46, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Trail
Trail is located at a latitude of 49.10° and a longitude of -117.70°. The city is in the America/Vancouver timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Trail vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Trail
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Trail. 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 Trail, with up to 16h 13m 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 Trail 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 Trail brings the shortest days with only 8h 13m 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 Trail
On the same latitude as Trail
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Trail (49.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 13m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Trail
When does the sun rise in Trail today?
Today the sun rises in Trail at 07:01 and sets at 18:14.
How long is the day in Trail today?
The day lasts 11h 13m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Trail today?
In the morning from 06:41–07:43, in the evening from 17:31–18:33.
When is the longest day in Trail?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 13m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 13m.
When does it get dark in Trail today?
It is dark from 18:46, fully dark from 19:59.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Trail. All times are in local time. How it is calculated