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Sunrise and sunset in Fairbanks, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 8:35 AM–9:45 AM and 5:31 PM–6:41 PM
Times are local time in Fairbanks. Current time in Fairbanks →
Sunrise and sunset in Fairbanks through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 8:01 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 20m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:44 AM | 6:30 PM | 9h 46m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8:39 AM | 4:31 PM | 7h 52m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 9:27 AM | 3:46 PM | 6h 18m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 10:20 AM | 3:02 PM | 4h 42m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 10:53 AM | 2:41 PM | 3h 48m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 10:55 AM | 2:55 PM | 4h 0m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 10:28 AM | 3:34 PM | 5h 6m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 9:38 AM | 4:32 PM | 6h 54m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:51 AM | 5:21 PM | 8h 29m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 8:02 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 5m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 8:11 AM | 7:50 PM | 11h 39m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 8:42 PM | 13h 34m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 9:26 PM | 15h 9m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 10:19 PM | 17h 0m |
| May 15, 2027 | 4:29 AM | 11:07 PM | 18h 38m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 3:33 AM | 12:06 AM | 20h 33m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 3:02 AM | 12:43 AM | 21h 41m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 3:11 AM | 12:39 AM | 21h 28m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 3:53 AM | 12:02 AM | 20h 10m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 4:51 AM | 11:05 PM | 18h 14m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 10:15 PM | 16h 37m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 9:13 PM | 14h 41m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 8m |
Calculated for 64.84°N, 147.72°W, including daylight saving time where Fairbanks uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Fairbanks this year
- Longest day: June 21 (21h 50m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (3h 41m)
- Earliest sunrise: 2:58 AM on June 19
- Latest sunset: 12:49 AM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Fairbanks today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 8:35 AM and sets at 6:41 PM in Fairbanks, giving 10 hours 6 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Fairbanks?
The longest day in Fairbanks in 2026 is June 21, with 21 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Fairbanks?
The shortest day in Fairbanks in 2026 is December 21, with 3 hours 41 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Fairbanks?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 2:58 AM on June 19, and the latest sunset is 12:49 AM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Fairbanks?
Today, golden hour in Fairbanks is from sunrise (8:35 AM) to 9:45 AM in the morning, and from 5:31 PM to sunset (6:41 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.