Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound Sunrise & Sunset
Friday, October 30 at Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound, Alaska. There are 7h 42m of daylight, from sunrise at 10:49 AM to sunset at 6:31 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound.
Daylight by month in Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue 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 | 12:00 PM | 4:15 PM | 4h 15m | |
| Feb | 10:06 AM | 6:19 PM | 8h 13m | |
| Mar | 9:17 AM | 8:57 PM | 11h 40m | |
| Apr | 7:13 AM | 10:43 PM | 15h 29m | |
| May | 5:09 AM | 12:40 AM | 19h 31m | |
| JunLongest | No data | No data | 24h 00m | |
| Jul | 4:16 AM | 1:47 AM | 21h 30m | |
| Aug | 6:30 AM | 11:31 PM | 17h 01m | |
| Sep | 8:16 AM | 9:26 PM | 13h 10m | |
| Oct | 9:55 AM | 7:28 PM | 9h 33m | |
| Nov | 10:51 AM | 4:31 PM | 5h 40m | |
| DecShortest | 12:42 PM | 3:02 PM | 2h 20m |
Longest day around June 21 (24h 00m), shortest around December 21 (2h 08m). That is a swing of 21h 52m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue 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 Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue 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. Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound runs from about 2h 08m at the shortest day to 24h 00m 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 Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound today?+
On Friday, October 30, the sun rises at 10:49 AM and sets at 6:31 PM at Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 9:50 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:30 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound get today?+
Friday, October 30 has 7h 42m of daylight at Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound. The days are getting shorter by about 7 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound?+
The longest day at Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound is around June 21 with 24h 00m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 2h 08m. That is a swing of 21h 52m 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 2:40 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 Cape Espenberg, Kotzebue Sound's exact coordinates (66.586°, -164.251°) 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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