Sunrise & sunset times in Edmonton, Canada
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:45 and sets at 20:20 in Edmonton. All times are shown in the America/Edmonton timezone.
Today in Edmonton
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Edmonton today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Edmonton when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Edmonton (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Edmonton’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:41 | 16:45 | 12:43 | 8h 03m |
| February | 07:52 | 17:44 | 12:47 | 9h 52m |
| March | 07:47 | 19:38 | 13:42 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:33 | 20:35 | 13:33 | 14h 01m |
| May | 05:32 | 21:28 | 13:30 | 15h 55m |
| June | 05:04 | 22:05 | 13:34 | 17h 01m |
| July | 05:24 | 21:54 | 13:39 | 16h 30m |
| August | 06:13 | 21:01 | 13:38 | 14h 48m |
| September | 07:07 | 19:49 | 13:28 | 12h 41m |
| October | 08:01 | 18:36 | 13:19 | 10h 35m |
| November | 09:00 | 17:36 | 13:18 | 8h 36m |
| December | 09:44 | 17:13 | 13:29 | 7h 29m |
Solar year in Edmonton (2026)
Day length in Edmonton swings by 9h 35m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Edmonton
Longest day in Edmonton: 16h 48m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 12m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 20m.
Moon tonight in Edmonton
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Edmonton today?▼
The sun rises at 06:45 America/Edmonton in Edmonton, Canada today.
What time is sunset in Edmonton today?▼
The sun sets at 20:20 America/Edmonton in Edmonton today.
How long is the day in Edmonton today?▼
Daylight in Edmonton today lasts 13 hours and 35 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Edmonton?▼
The morning golden hour in Edmonton runs from 06:08 to 07:31, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:34 to 20:57.
What is the timezone of Edmonton?▼
Edmonton uses the America/Edmonton timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Edmonton?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Edmonton is 21 June 2026, with 17h 03m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Edmonton?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Edmonton is 21 December 2026, with 7h 28m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Edmonton?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Edmonton swings by 9h 35m.