Explorer Bay Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, July 25 at Explorer Bay, Alaska. There are 15h 50m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:49 AM to sunset at 9:39 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Explorer Bay.
Daylight by month in Explorer Bay
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 | 9:40 AM | 5:57 PM | 8h 17m | |
| Feb | 8:53 AM | 6:52 PM | 9h 59m | |
| Mar | 7:52 AM | 7:43 PM | 11h 51m | |
| Apr | 6:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 55m | |
| May | 5:44 AM | 9:26 PM | 15h 42m | |
| JunLongest | 5:17 AM | 10:00 PM | 16h 43m | |
| Jul | 5:36 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 16m | |
| Aug | 6:22 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 40m | |
| Sep | 7:13 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 40m | |
| Oct | 8:03 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 41m | |
| Nov | 8:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 8h 48m | |
| DecShortest | 9:40 AM | 5:26 PM | 7h 46m |
Longest day around June 21 (16h 45m), shortest around December 21 (7h 44m). That is a swing of 9h 01m 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 Explorer Bay
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 Explorer Bay’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. Explorer Bay runs from about 7h 44m at the shortest day to 16h 45m 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 Explorer Bay tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Explorer Bay today?+
On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 9:39 PM at Explorer Bay, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 5:06 AM and last light (dusk) is around 10:22 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Explorer Bay get today?+
Saturday, July 25 has 15h 50m of daylight at Explorer Bay. The days are getting shorter by about 3 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Explorer Bay?+
The longest day at Explorer Bay is around June 21 with 16h 45m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 7h 44m. That is a swing of 9h 01m 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 1:44 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 Explorer Bay's exact coordinates (52.073°, -174.568°) 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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