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Sunrise and sunset in Anchorage, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 8:35 AM–9:36 AM and 5:58 PM–6:58 PM
Times are local time in Anchorage. Current time in Anchorage →
Sunrise and sunset in Anchorage through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 8:07 AM | 7:33 PM | 11h 26m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 7m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8:28 AM | 5:00 PM | 8h 31m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 9:07 AM | 4:24 PM | 7h 17m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 9:46 AM | 3:53 PM | 6h 6m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 10:10 AM | 3:41 PM | 5h 31m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 10:15 AM | 3:53 PM | 5h 38m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 9:58 AM | 4:21 PM | 6h 23m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 9:21 AM | 5:06 PM | 7h 45m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:44 AM | 5:46 PM | 9h 2m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 8:02 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 22m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 8:18 AM | 8:01 PM | 11h 43m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 21m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 9:21 PM | 14h 41m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 10:03 PM | 16h 12m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:13 AM | 10:40 PM | 17h 27m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:37 AM | 11:20 PM | 18h 43m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:22 AM | 11:40 PM | 19h 18m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:28 AM | 11:40 PM | 19h 12m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:52 AM | 11:21 PM | 18h 29m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 10:41 PM | 17h 9m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 10:02 PM | 15h 53m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 17m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 8:25 PM | 12h 58m |
Calculated for 61.22°N, 149.90°W, including daylight saving time where Anchorage uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Anchorage this year
- Longest day: June 21 (19h 22m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (5h 27m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:21 AM on June 16
- Latest sunset: 11:44 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Anchorage today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 8:35 AM and sets at 6:58 PM in Anchorage, giving 10 hours 24 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Anchorage?
The longest day in Anchorage in 2026 is June 21, with 19 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Anchorage?
The shortest day in Anchorage in 2026 is December 21, with 5 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Anchorage?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:21 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset is 11:44 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Anchorage?
Today, golden hour in Anchorage is from sunrise (8:35 AM) to 9:36 AM in the morning, and from 5:58 PM to sunset (6:58 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.