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Calgary Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Canada
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Calgary, Canada, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 6, 2026 in Calgary, Canada, sunrise is at 6:58 AM and sunset is at 8:13 PM (America/Edmonton). The day lasts 13h 14m, solar noon is at 1:36 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:42 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:29 PM.
Local date
September 6, 2026
Time zone
MDT
Last refreshed
Sep 6, 2026, 3:41 PM
Today’s solar times in Calgary
Dawn
6:24 AM
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:42 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:29 PM
Sunset
8:13 PM
Dusk
8:47 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 14m
Solar noon
1:36 PM
Coordinates
51.0501, -114.0853
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 51.0501, longitude -114.0853, and the America/Edmonton time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Calgary over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 6, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 14m |
| TomorrowSep 7, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 11m |
| +1 weekSep 13, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 48m |
| +1 monthOct 6, 2026 | 7:46 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 19m |
What these times mean
Calgary changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Calgary throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:34 AM | 4:59 PM | 8h 25m |
| February | 7:50 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 50m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 9:20 PM | 15h 33m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 9:53 PM | 16h 32m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 9:46 PM | 16h 06m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 35m |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 8:00 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 45m |
| November | 8:54 AM | 5:50 PM | 8h 56m |
| December | 9:34 AM | 5:31 PM | 7h 56m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:22 AM
June 12
Latest sunset
9:56 PM
June 21
Longest day
16h 33m
June 21
Shortest day
7h 54m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Calgary with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 11:13 AM | 87.1% |
| Mar 30, 2033 | 12:02 PM | 104.6% |
| Aug 22, 2044 | 7:17 PM | 103.6% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 11:42 AM | 107.7% |
| Feb 5, 2046 | 5:06 PM | 92.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Calgary today?
On September 6, 2026, sunrise in Calgary, Canada is at 6:58 AM and sunset is at 8:13 PM (America/Edmonton).
How long is the day in Calgary today?
Today in Calgary, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 14m.
When is golden hour in Calgary?
Morning golden hour in Calgary ends at 7:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:29 PM.
What time is solar noon in Calgary?
Solar noon in Calgary is at 1:36 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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