Drift River Terminal Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, September 12 at Drift River Terminal, Alaska. There are 13h 11m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:29 AM to sunset at 8:40 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Drift River Terminal.
Daylight by month in Drift River Terminal
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 | 4:37 PM | 6h 36m | |
| Feb | 8:49 AM | 5:58 PM | 9h 09m | |
| Mar | 8:26 AM | 8:11 PM | 11h 45m | |
| Apr | 6:50 AM | 9:29 PM | 14h 39m | |
| May | 5:26 AM | 10:45 PM | 17h 18m | |
| JunLongest | 4:38 AM | 11:40 PM | 19h 02m | |
| Jul | 5:07 AM | 11:21 PM | 18h 14m | |
| Aug | 6:20 AM | 10:04 PM | 15h 44m | |
| Sep | 7:36 AM | 8:30 PM | 12h 54m | |
| Oct | 8:49 AM | 6:58 PM | 10h 09m | |
| Nov | 9:10 AM | 4:35 PM | 7h 25m | |
| DecShortest | 10:11 AM | 3:56 PM | 5h 45m |
Longest day around June 21 (19h 05m), shortest around December 21 (5h 41m). That is a swing of 13h 24m 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 Drift River Terminal
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 Drift River Terminal’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. Drift River Terminal runs from about 5h 41m at the shortest day to 19h 05m 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 Drift River Terminal tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Drift River Terminal today?+
On Saturday, September 12, the sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 8:40 PM at Drift River Terminal, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 6:45 AM and last light (dusk) is around 9:23 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Drift River Terminal get today?+
Saturday, September 12 has 13h 11m of daylight at Drift River Terminal. The days are getting shorter by about 6 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Drift River Terminal?+
The longest day at Drift River Terminal is around June 21 with 19h 05m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 5h 41m. That is a swing of 13h 24m 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 2:04 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 Drift River Terminal's exact coordinates (60.555°, -152.133°) 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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