Today in Calgary, Canada, the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 9:52 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 20m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Calgary is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Calgary
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Calgary runs from N/A to 6:24 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:00 PM and lasts until 9:52 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Calgary experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 20m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Calgary falls exactly at 1:42 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 2.89 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Calgary, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Calgary?
At Calgary's latitude of 51.0456064°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 236.66° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Calgary are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 51.0456064, -114.057541. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Calgary (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Calgary versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:31 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 20m |
| 2025 | 5:32 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 20m |
| 2021 | 5:32 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Calgary today?
In Calgary, the sun rises at exactly 5:31 AM and sets at 9:52 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 20m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Calgary today?
Today, morning golden hour in Calgary runs from N/A to 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:00 PM and lasts until 9:48 PM.
Why does sunrise in Calgary shift every day?
At Calgary's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 236.66° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Calgary at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:42 PM when the sun reaches 2.89. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Calgary, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Calgary changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:32 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:32 AM.