Days in Sylvan Lake are currently getting shorter, about 29 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 52.3110° N, 114.0838° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,823 km (3,618 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,196 km (2,607 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,842 km (9,844 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,764 km (4,824 mi) west
Sylvan Lake lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Sylvan Lake
The point on Earth exactly opposite Sylvan Lake is near East London - when it's noon in Sylvan Lake, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Sylvan Lake
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Sylvan Lake is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Sylvan Lake
In Sylvan Lake, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 47m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 41m, a difference of roughly 9h 6m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Sylvan Lake's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Sylvan Lake at 52.31° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Sylvan Lake
With a population of 17,477, Sylvan Lake ranks as the 430th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Sylvan Lake
Edmonton International Airport (YEG / CYEG) is a major international airport located about 116 km (72 mi) from Sylvan Lake.
Current local time at the airport is 08:22:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Edmonton. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Sylvan Lake
Business hours in Sylvan Lake (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Sylvan Lake
Compare time in Sylvan Lake with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Sylvan Lake
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sylvan Lake in?
Sylvan Lake follows the America/Edmonton time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Sylvan Lake at UTC-6.
What time is it in Sylvan Lake right now?
The current local time in Sylvan Lake is 08:22:16 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sylvan Lake observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sylvan Lake is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Sylvan Lake?
Sylvan Lake is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sylvan Lake?
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the nearest airport to Sylvan Lake, located about 116 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:22:16.
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