Bethel Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Bethel, Alaska. There are 8h 40m of daylight, from sunrise at 10:10 AM to sunset at 6:50 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Bethel.
Daylight by month in Bethel
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 | 10:41 AM | 5:13 PM | 6h 32m | |
| Feb | 9:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 9h 08m | |
| Mar | 9:04 AM | 8:49 PM | 11h 45m | |
| Apr | 7:28 AM | 10:08 PM | 14h 40m | |
| May | 6:03 AM | 11:25 PM | 17h 22m | |
| JunLongest | 5:13 AM | 12:22 AM | 19h 08m | |
| Jul | 5:43 AM | 12:02 AM | 18h 19m | |
| Aug | 6:57 AM | 10:44 PM | 15h 46m | |
| Sep | 8:14 AM | 9:09 PM | 12h 55m | |
| Oct | 9:28 AM | 7:36 PM | 10h 08m | |
| Nov | 9:50 AM | 5:12 PM | 7h 22m | |
| DecShortest | 10:52 AM | 4:32 PM | 5h 40m |
Longest day around June 21 (19h 12m), shortest around December 21 (5h 36m). That is a swing of 13h 36m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Bethel
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 Bethel’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. Bethel runs from about 5h 36m at the shortest day to 19h 12m 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 Bethel tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bethel today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 10:10 AM and sets at 6:50 PM at Bethel, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 9:24 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:36 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Bethel get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 8h 40m of daylight at Bethel. The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Bethel?+
The longest day at Bethel is around June 21 with 19h 12m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 5h 36m. That is a swing of 13h 36m 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 2:30 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 Bethel's exact coordinates (60.800°, -161.750°) 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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