College Fiord Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, September 13 at College Fiord, Alaska. There are 13h 07m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:13 AM to sunset at 8:20 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to College Fiord.
Daylight by month in College Fiord
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 | 9:49 AM | 4:14 PM | 6h 25m | |
| Feb | 8:34 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 04m | |
| Mar | 8:08 AM | 7:53 PM | 11h 45m | |
| Apr | 6:30 AM | 9:13 PM | 14h 43m | |
| May | 5:04 AM | 10:32 PM | 17h 28m | |
| JunLongest | 4:12 AM | 11:31 PM | 19h 19m | |
| Jul | 4:43 AM | 11:10 PM | 18h 27m | |
| Aug | 5:59 AM | 9:50 PM | 15h 51m | |
| Sep | 7:18 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 56m | |
| Oct | 8:33 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 06m | |
| Nov | 8:57 AM | 4:13 PM | 7h 17m | |
| DecShortest | 10:00 AM | 3:32 PM | 5h 31m |
Longest day around June 21 (19h 22m), shortest around December 21 (5h 27m). That is a swing of 13h 55m 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 College Fiord
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 College Fiord’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. College Fiord runs from about 5h 27m at the shortest day to 19h 22m 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 College Fiord tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in College Fiord today?+
On Sunday, September 13, the sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 8:20 PM at College Fiord, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 6:28 AM and last light (dusk) is around 9:04 PM.
How many hours of daylight does College Fiord get today?+
Sunday, September 13 has 13h 07m of daylight at College Fiord. The days are getting shorter by about 6 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in College Fiord?+
The longest day at College Fiord is around June 21 with 19h 22m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 5h 27m. That is a swing of 13h 55m 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 1:46 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 College Fiord's exact coordinates (61.206°, -147.761°) 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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