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Sun Times in Bella Coola
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Bella Coola?
Sunrise in Bella Coola on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:10 AM (America/Vancouver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Bella Coola?
Sunset in Bella Coola on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 8:51 PM (America/Vancouver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Bella Coola?
Morning golden hour in Bella Coola ends at 6:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in Bella Coola?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Bella Coola there are 14 hours and 40 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Bella Coola?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Bella Coola at 1:31 PM (America/Vancouver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Bella Coola?
In Bella Coola, sunset is at 8:51 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:18 PM (America/Vancouver). Civil twilight ends at 9:29 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Bella Coola?
Twilight in Bella Coola lasts approximately 148 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Bella Coola?
The earliest sunrise in Bella Coola in 2026 is at 5:04 AM on June 12 (America/Vancouver). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Bella Coola?
The latest sunset in Bella Coola in 2026 is at 9:53 PM on June 21 (America/Vancouver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Bella Coola?
After sunset at 8:51 PM in Bella Coola, civil twilight ends at 9:29 PM — about 38 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:18 PM (America/Vancouver).
What these times mean
Solar times in Bella Coola shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Bella Coola
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Bella Coola on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:29 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 15m |
| February | 7:42 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:31 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 57m |
| May | 5:31 AM | 9:16 PM | 15h 46m |
| June | 5:04 AM | 9:51 PM | 16h 47m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 9:41 PM | 16h 18m |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 41m |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 7:52 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 39m |
| November | 7:48 AM | 4:33 PM | 8h 45m |
| December | 8:30 AM | 4:13 PM | 7h 43m |