Sun Times in Grande Prairie
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Grande Prairie?
Sunrise in Grande Prairie on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:40 AM (America/Edmonton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Grande Prairie?
Sunset in Grande Prairie on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 9:14 PM (America/Edmonton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Grande Prairie?
Morning golden hour in Grande Prairie ends at 7:31 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Grande Prairie?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Grande Prairie there are 14 hours and 33 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Grande Prairie?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Grande Prairie at 1:58 PM (America/Edmonton). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Grande Prairie?
In Grande Prairie, sunset is at 9:14 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:51 PM (America/Edmonton). Civil twilight ends at 9:54 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Grande Prairie?
Twilight in Grande Prairie lasts approximately 157 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 Grande Prairie?
The earliest sunrise in Grande Prairie in 2026 is at 5:14 AM on June 13 (America/Edmonton). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Grande Prairie?
The latest sunset in Grande Prairie in 2026 is at 10:39 PM on June 19 (America/Edmonton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Grande Prairie?
After sunset at 9:14 PM in Grande Prairie, civil twilight ends at 9:54 PM — about 40 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:51 PM (America/Edmonton).
What these times mean
Solar times in Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Grande Prairie on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 7h 47m |
| February | 8:17 AM | 6:01 PM | 9h 44m |
| March | 8:09 AM | 7:59 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 09m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 9:58 PM | 16h 12m |
| June | 5:14 AM | 10:37 PM | 17h 23m |
| July | 5:35 AM | 10:25 PM | 16h 50m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 9:28 PM | 14h 59m |
| September | 7:27 AM | 8:11 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 8:25 AM | 6:55 PM | 10h 30m |
| November | 8:28 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 22m |
| December | 9:15 AM | 4:25 PM | 7h 10m |
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