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Sun Times in Red Deer
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Red Deer?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Red Deer (America/Edmonton). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Red Deer?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Red Deer (America/Edmonton). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Red Deer?
Golden hour times for Red Deer 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 Red Deer?
The day length for Red Deer is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Red Deer?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Red Deer is shown in the times above (America/Edmonton). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Red Deer?
Sunset and dusk times for Red Deer 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 Red Deer?
Twilight duration in Red Deer 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 Red Deer?
The earliest sunrise in Red Deer in 2026 is at 5:13 AM on June 11 (America/Edmonton). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Red Deer?
The latest sunset in Red Deer in 2026 is at 10:00 PM on June 19 (America/Edmonton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Red Deer?
After sunset in Red Deer, 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 Red Deer 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 Red Deer
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Red Deer on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:37 AM | 4:52 PM | 8h 15m |
| February | 7:50 AM | 5:49 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:40 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 56m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 44m |
| June | 5:13 AM | 9:58 PM | 16h 46m |
| July | 5:32 AM | 9:49 PM | 16h 17m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 40m |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 40m |
| October | 8:00 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 39m |
| November | 7:56 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 46m |
| December | 8:38 AM | 4:22 PM | 7h 44m |