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Sun Times in Medicine Hat
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Medicine Hat?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Medicine Hat (America/Edmonton). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Medicine Hat?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Medicine Hat (America/Edmonton). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Medicine Hat?
Golden hour times for Medicine Hat 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 Medicine Hat?
The day length for Medicine Hat is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Medicine Hat?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Medicine Hat is shown in the times above (America/Edmonton). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Medicine Hat?
Sunset and dusk times for Medicine Hat 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 Medicine Hat?
Twilight duration in Medicine Hat 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 Medicine Hat?
The earliest sunrise in Medicine Hat in 2026 is at 5:12 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 Medicine Hat?
The latest sunset in Medicine Hat in 2026 is at 9:36 PM on June 22 (America/Edmonton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Medicine Hat?
After sunset in Medicine Hat, 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 Medicine Hat 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 Medicine Hat
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Medicine Hat on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:15 AM | 4:49 PM | 8h 34m |
| February | 7:32 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 09m |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:29 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 48m |
| May | 5:36 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 26m |
| June | 5:12 AM | 9:34 PM | 16h 21m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:26 PM | 15h 56m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 28m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 37m |
| October | 7:45 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 46m |
| November | 7:36 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 02m |
| December | 8:14 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 06m |