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Sun Times in Slave Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Slave Lake?
Sunrise in Slave Lake on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:11 AM (America/Edmonton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Slave Lake?
Sunset in Slave Lake on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 9:14 PM (America/Edmonton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Slave Lake?
Morning golden hour in Slave Lake ends at 7:02 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:23 PM.
How long is the day in Slave Lake?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Slave Lake there are 15 hours and 3 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Slave Lake?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Slave Lake at 1:43 PM (America/Edmonton). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Slave Lake?
In Slave Lake, sunset is at 9:14 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 12:11 AM (America/Edmonton). Civil twilight ends at 9:57 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Slave Lake?
Twilight in Slave Lake lasts approximately 176 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 Slave Lake?
The earliest sunrise in Slave Lake in 2026 is at 4:57 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 Slave Lake?
The latest sunset in Slave Lake in 2026 is at 10:24 PM on June 20 (America/Edmonton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Slave Lake?
After sunset at 9:14 PM in Slave Lake, civil twilight ends at 9:57 PM — about 42 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 12:11 AM (America/Edmonton).
What these times mean
Solar times in Slave Lake 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 Slave Lake
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Slave Lake on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:55 AM | 4:41 PM | 7h 46m |
| February | 8:01 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 44m |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:43 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 10m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 9:42 PM | 16h 13m |
| June | 4:57 AM | 10:22 PM | 17h 25m |
| July | 5:18 AM | 10:10 PM | 16h 51m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 00m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 8:09 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 29m |
| November | 8:12 AM | 4:33 PM | 8h 21m |
| December | 8:59 AM | 4:08 PM | 7h 09m |