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Sunrise and sunset in Banff, Canada
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 8:03 AM–8:48 AM and 6:10 PM–6:55 PM
Times are local time in Banff. Current time in Banff →
Sunrise and sunset in Banff through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 38m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:06 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 45m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8:36 AM | 6:18 PM | 9h 42m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 5:56 PM | 8h 55m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 9:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 8h 14m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 9:41 AM | 5:36 PM | 7h 55m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 9:47 AM | 5:46 PM | 7h 59m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 9:41 AM | 6:04 PM | 8h 23m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 9:21 AM | 6:33 PM | 9h 12m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:57 AM | 6:58 PM | 10h 1m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 8:29 AM | 7:23 PM | 10h 54m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:58 AM | 7:47 PM | 11h 49m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 8:15 PM | 12h 56m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 50m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 48m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 9:26 PM | 15h 33m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:34 AM | 9:49 PM | 16h 15m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 10:00 PM | 16h 33m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 10:02 PM | 16h 30m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 9:53 PM | 16h 8m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 9:31 PM | 15h 23m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 37m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 35m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 41m |
Calculated for 51.18°N, 115.57°W, including daylight saving time where Banff uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Banff this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 35m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (7h 53m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:27 AM on June 13
- Latest sunset: 10:03 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Banff today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 8:03 AM and sets at 6:55 PM in Banff, giving 10 hours 52 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Banff?
The longest day in Banff in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Banff?
The shortest day in Banff in 2026 is December 21, with 7 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Banff?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:27 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset is 10:03 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Banff?
Today, golden hour in Banff is from sunrise (8:03 AM) to 8:48 AM in the morning, and from 6:10 PM to sunset (6:55 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.