Sunrise and Sunset in Westlock Today
In Westlock, Canada, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:52 and sets at 18:51. The day length is 10h 59m. Solar noon is reached at 13:22.
Westlock: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Westlock 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 05:01, the latest on December 29 at 09:55.
The sun sets earliest on January 1 at 16:23 and latest on June 24 at 22:12.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 50 min more daylight than the shortest.
Westlock 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 | 08:46 | 16:43 | 7 h 58 min | southwest 234° | 101 h |
| Feb | 07:55 | 17:44 | 9 h 50 min | west-southwest 250° | 122 h |
| Mar | 07:49 | 19:39 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 176 h |
| Apr | 06:33 | 20:38 | 14 h 5 min | west-northwest 289° | 244 h |
| May | 05:31 | 21:33 | 16 h 2 min | northwest 305° | 280 h |
| Jun | 05:01 | 22:10 | 17 h 9 min | northwest 314° | 286 h |
| Jul | 05:22 | 22:00 | 16 h 38 min | northwest 310° | 307 h |
| Aug | 06:13 | 21:05 | 14 h 52 min | west-northwest 295° | 282 h |
| Sep | 07:08 | 19:51 | 12 h 42 min | west 276° | 193 h |
| Oct | 08:03 | 18:37 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 256° | 171 h |
| Nov | 09:04 | 17:35 | 8 h 31 min | west-southwest 238° | 98 h |
| Dec | 09:49 | 17:12 | 7 h 23 min | southwest 229° | 84 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (314°) in June, southwest (229°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 85° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 307 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 84 – 2,344 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Edmonton City Centre A, mean 1981–1994 (Environment and Climate Change Canada).
Golden Hour in Westlock
Morning: 07:30–08:41 · Evening: 18:03–19:13
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Westlock, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:30 to 08:41. The evening golden hour extends from 18:03 to 19:13. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Westlock
Morning: 07:17–07:30 · Evening: 19:13–19:27
The Blue Hour in Westlock offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:17 to 07:30, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:13 to 19:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Westlock
Westlock is located at a latitude of 54.15° and a longitude of -113.87°. The city is in the America/Edmonton timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Westlock vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Westlock
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Westlock. 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 Westlock, with up to 17h 11m 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 Westlock 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 Westlock brings the shortest days with only 7h 21m 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 Westlock
On the same latitude as Westlock
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Westlock (54.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 59m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Westlock
When does the sun rise in Westlock today?
Today the sun rises in Westlock at 07:50 and sets at 18:54.
How long is the day in Westlock today?
The day lasts 11h 3m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Westlock today?
In the morning from 07:28–08:39, in the evening from 18:05–19:15.
When is the longest day in Westlock?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 11m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 21m.
When does it get dark in Westlock today?
It is dark from 19:29, fully dark from 20:52.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Westlock. All times are in local time. How it is calculated