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Sun Times in Royal Gardens
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Royal Gardens?
Sunrise in Royal Gardens on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 6:22 AM (America/Edmonton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Royal Gardens?
Sunset in Royal Gardens on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 8:50 PM (America/Edmonton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Royal Gardens?
Morning golden hour in Royal Gardens ends at 7:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in Royal Gardens?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Royal Gardens there are 14 hours and 28 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Royal Gardens?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Royal Gardens at 1:37 PM (America/Edmonton). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Royal Gardens?
In Royal Gardens, sunset is at 8:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:17 PM (America/Edmonton). Civil twilight ends at 9:29 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Royal Gardens?
Twilight in Royal Gardens lasts approximately 147 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 Royal Gardens?
The earliest sunrise in Royal Gardens in 2026 is at 5:04 AM on June 14 (America/Edmonton). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Royal Gardens?
The latest sunset in Royal Gardens in 2026 is at 10:07 PM on June 21 (America/Edmonton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Royal Gardens?
After sunset at 8:50 PM in Royal Gardens, civil twilight ends at 9:29 PM — about 39 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:17 PM (America/Edmonton).
What these times mean
Solar times in Royal Gardens 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 Royal Gardens
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Royal Gardens on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:41 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 04m |
| February | 7:52 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 53m |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:38 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 02m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 9:28 PM | 15h 55m |
| June | 5:04 AM | 10:04 PM | 17h 00m |
| July | 5:24 AM | 9:54 PM | 16h 30m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 48m |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 41m |
| October | 8:01 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 36m |
| November | 8:00 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 37m |
| December | 8:44 AM | 4:14 PM | 7h 31m |