Today in Prince Albert, Canada, the sun rises at 4:46 AM and sets at 9:31 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 44m 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, Prince Albert is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Prince Albert
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Prince Albert runs from N/A to 5:43 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:35 PM and lasts until 9:31 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Prince Albert experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 44m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Prince Albert falls exactly at 1:09 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 8.37 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Prince Albert, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Prince Albert?
At Prince Albert's latitude of 53.2020289°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 243.15° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Prince Albert are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 53.2020289, -105.7558962. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Prince Albert (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 Prince Albert versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:46 AM | 9:31 PM | 16h 44m |
| 2025 | 4:46 AM | 9:31 PM | 16h 44m |
| 2021 | 4:46 AM | 9:31 PM | 16h 44m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Prince Albert today?
In Prince Albert, the sun rises at exactly 4:46 AM and sets at 9:31 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 44m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Prince Albert today?
Today, morning golden hour in Prince Albert runs from N/A to 5:43 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:35 PM and lasts until 9:26 PM.
Why does sunrise in Prince Albert shift every day?
At Prince Albert's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 243.15° (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 Prince Albert at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:09 PM when the sun reaches 8.37. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Prince Albert, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Prince Albert 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 4:46 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:46 AM.