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Sun Times in Carstairs
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Carstairs?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Carstairs (America/Edmonton). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Carstairs?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Carstairs (America/Edmonton). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Carstairs?
Golden hour times for Carstairs are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Carstairs?
The day length for Carstairs is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Carstairs?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Carstairs is shown in the times above (America/Edmonton). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Carstairs?
Sunset and dusk times for Carstairs are displayed above (America/Edmonton). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Carstairs?
Twilight duration in Carstairs varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Carstairs?
The earliest sunrise in Carstairs in 2026 is at 5:18 AM on June 12 (America/Edmonton). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Carstairs?
The latest sunset in Carstairs in 2026 is at 9:58 PM on June 22 (America/Edmonton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Carstairs?
After sunset in Carstairs, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Carstairs 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 Carstairs
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Carstairs on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:35 AM | 4:56 PM | 8h 22m |
| February | 7:49 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:41 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 54m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 39m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 9:55 PM | 16h 38m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 9:47 PM | 16h 10m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 36m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 8:00 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 42m |
| November | 7:55 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 51m |
| December | 8:36 AM | 4:27 PM | 7h 51m |