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Sun Times in Three Hills
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Three Hills?
Sunrise in Three Hills on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:18 AM (America/Edmonton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Three Hills?
Sunset in Three Hills on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 8:55 PM (America/Edmonton). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Three Hills?
Morning golden hour in Three Hills ends at 7:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:08 PM.
How long is the day in Three Hills?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Three Hills there are 14 hours and 37 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Three Hills?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Three Hills 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 Three Hills?
In Three Hills, sunset is at 8:55 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:18 PM (America/Edmonton). Civil twilight ends at 9:33 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Three Hills?
Twilight in Three Hills lasts approximately 143 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 Three Hills?
The earliest sunrise in Three Hills in 2026 is at 5:14 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 Three Hills?
The latest sunset in Three Hills in 2026 is at 9:55 PM on June 20 (America/Edmonton). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Three Hills?
After sunset at 8:55 PM in Three Hills, civil twilight ends at 9:33 PM — about 38 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:18 PM (America/Edmonton).
What these times mean
Solar times in Three Hills 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 Three Hills
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Three Hills on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:32 AM | 4:53 PM | 8h 20m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:38 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 8:30 PM | 13h 54m |
| May | 5:40 AM | 9:19 PM | 15h 40m |
| June | 5:14 AM | 9:53 PM | 16h 39m |
| July | 5:32 AM | 9:44 PM | 16h 12m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:55 PM | 14h 37m |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 7:57 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 41m |
| November | 7:52 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 50m |
| December | 8:33 AM | 4:23 PM | 7h 50m |