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Sunrise and sunset in Calgary, Canada
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:55 AM–8:40 AM and 6:06 PM–6:52 PM
Times are local time in Calgary. Current time in Calgary →
Sunrise and sunset in Calgary through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 38m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 45m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8:29 AM | 6:12 PM | 9h 42m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:54 AM | 5:50 PM | 8h 56m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 9:19 AM | 5:34 PM | 8h 15m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 9:34 AM | 5:31 PM | 7h 56m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 9:41 AM | 5:40 PM | 8h 0m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 9:34 AM | 5:58 PM | 8h 24m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 9:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 9h 13m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:51 AM | 6:52 PM | 10h 2m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 8:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 10h 55m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:52 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 49m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 8:09 PM | 12h 55m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 49m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 47m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 9:20 PM | 15h 32m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 9:42 PM | 16h 14m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:22 AM | 9:53 PM | 16h 31m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 9:55 PM | 16h 29m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 9:46 PM | 16h 7m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 22m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 36m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 34m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 41m |
Calculated for 51.05°N, 114.08°W, including daylight saving time where Calgary uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Calgary this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 33m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 54m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:22 AM on June 12
- Latest sunset: 9:56 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Calgary today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:55 AM and sets at 6:52 PM in Calgary, giving 10 hours 56 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Calgary?
The longest day in Calgary in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Calgary?
The shortest day in Calgary in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Calgary?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:22 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset is 9:56 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Calgary?
Today, golden hour in Calgary is from sunrise (7:55 AM) to 8:40 AM in the morning, and from 6:06 PM to sunset (6:52 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.