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Sun Times in Fort St. James
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Fort St. James?
Sunrise in Fort St. James on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 5:59 AM (America/Vancouver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Fort St. James?
Sunset in Fort St. James on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is at 8:41 PM (America/Vancouver). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Fort St. James?
Morning golden hour in Fort St. James ends at 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:51 PM.
How long is the day in Fort St. James?
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Fort St. James there are 14 hours and 41 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Fort St. James?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Fort St. James at 1:20 PM (America/Vancouver). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Fort St. James?
In Fort St. James, sunset is at 8:41 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:18 PM (America/Vancouver). Civil twilight ends at 9:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Fort St. James?
Twilight in Fort St. James lasts approximately 158 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 Fort St. James?
The earliest sunrise in Fort St. James in 2026 is at 4:41 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 Fort St. James?
The latest sunset in Fort St. James in 2026 is at 9:56 PM on June 20 (America/Vancouver). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Fort St. James?
After sunset at 8:41 PM in Fort St. James, civil twilight ends at 9:21 PM — about 40 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 Fort St. James 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 Fort St. James
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Fort St. James on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:29 AM | 4:24 PM | 7h 55m |
| February | 7:37 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 48m |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 06m |
| May | 5:11 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 05m |
| June | 4:41 AM | 9:54 PM | 17h 13m |
| July | 5:02 AM | 9:43 PM | 16h 41m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 54m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 42m |
| October | 7:46 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 32m |
| November | 7:47 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 28m |
| December | 8:32 AM | 3:51 PM | 7h 19m |