Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, September 12 at Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound, Alaska. There are 13h 01m of daylight, from sunrise at 10:12 AM to sunset at 11:12 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound.
Daylight by month in Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound
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 | 12:09 PM | 7:44 PM | 7h 35m | |
| Feb | 11:12 AM | 8:50 PM | 9h 37m | |
| Mar | 11:02 AM | 10:50 PM | 11h 48m | |
| Apr | 9:40 AM | 11:53 PM | 14h 13m | |
| May | 8:32 AM | 12:54 AM | 16h 21m | |
| JunLongest | 7:58 AM | 1:36 AM | 17h 38m | |
| Jul | 8:20 AM | 1:24 AM | 17h 04m | |
| Aug | 9:16 AM | 12:24 AM | 15h 07m | |
| Sep | 10:18 AM | 11:04 PM | 12h 47m | |
| Oct | 11:18 AM | 9:45 PM | 10h 28m | |
| Nov | 11:24 AM | 7:37 PM | 8h 14m | |
| DecShortest | 12:13 PM | 7:10 PM | 6h 57m |
Longest day around June 21 (17h 40m), shortest around December 21 (6h 54m). That is a swing of 10h 46m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound
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 Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound’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. Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound runs from about 6h 54m at the shortest day to 17h 40m 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 Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound today?+
On Saturday, September 12, the sun rises at 10:12 AM and sets at 11:12 PM at Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 9:34 AM and last light (dusk) is around 11:50 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound get today?+
Saturday, September 12 has 13h 01m of daylight at Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound?+
The longest day at Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound is around June 21 with 17h 40m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 54m. That is a swing of 10h 46m 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 4:42 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 Bradfield Canal, Ernest Sound's exact coordinates (56.183°, -131.572°) 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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