Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay, Alaska. There are 9h 19m of daylight, from sunrise at 9:46 AM to sunset at 7:05 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay.
Daylight by month in Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10:01 AM | 5:43 PM | 7h 42m | |
| Feb | 9:07 AM | 6:48 PM | 9h 41m | |
| Mar | 8:58 AM | 8:46 PM | 11h 49m | |
| Apr | 7:38 AM | 9:48 PM | 14h 11m | |
| May | 6:32 AM | 10:47 PM | 16h 15m | |
| JunLongest | 5:59 AM | 11:28 PM | 17h 29m | |
| Jul | 6:20 AM | 11:16 PM | 16h 56m | |
| Aug | 7:15 AM | 10:18 PM | 15h 03m | |
| Sep | 8:14 AM | 9:00 PM | 12h 45m | |
| Oct | 9:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 10h 29m | |
| Nov | 9:17 AM | 5:36 PM | 8h 19m | |
| DecShortest | 10:05 AM | 5:10 PM | 7h 05m |
Longest day around June 21 (17h 31m), shortest around December 21 (7h 02m). That is a swing of 10h 29m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay runs from about 7h 02m at the shortest day to 17h 31m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 9:46 AM and sets at 7:05 PM at Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 9:07 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:44 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 9h 19m of daylight at Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay?+
The longest day at Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay is around June 21 with 17h 31m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 7h 02m. That is a swing of 10h 29m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 2:26 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Albatross Anchorage, Balboa Bay's exact coordinates (55.590°, -160.613°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
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