Today in Red Deer, Canada, the sun rises at 5:24 AM and sets at 9:58 PM, giving the city exactly 16h 34m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Red Deer is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Red Deer
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Red Deer runs from N/A to 6:18 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:03 PM and lasts until 9:58 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Red Deer experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 16h 34m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Red Deer falls exactly at 1:41 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 3.68 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Red Deer, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Red Deer?
At Red Deer's latitude of 52.2690628°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 236.90° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Red Deer are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 52.2690628, -113.8141464. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Red Deer (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 Red Deer versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:24 AM | 9:58 PM | 16h 34m |
| 2025 | 5:24 AM | 9:58 PM | 16h 33m |
| 2021 | 5:24 AM | 9:58 PM | 16h 33m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Red Deer today?
In Red Deer, the sun rises at exactly 5:24 AM and sets at 9:58 PM today. This gives the city a total of 16h 34m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Red Deer today?
Today, morning golden hour in Red Deer runs from N/A to 6:18 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:03 PM and lasts until 9:53 PM.
Why does sunrise in Red Deer shift every day?
At Red Deer's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 236.90° (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 Red Deer at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:41 PM when the sun reaches 3.68. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Red Deer, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Red Deer 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 5:24 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:24 AM.