Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay, Alaska. There are 8h 50m of daylight, from sunrise at 9:24 AM to sunset at 6:14 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay.
Daylight by month in Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak 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 | 9:50 AM | 4:41 PM | 6h 51m | |
| Feb | 8:42 AM | 5:59 PM | 9h 16m | |
| Mar | 8:22 AM | 8:08 PM | 11h 46m | |
| Apr | 6:50 AM | 9:23 PM | 14h 32m | |
| May | 5:31 AM | 10:35 PM | 17h 04m | |
| JunLongest | 4:46 AM | 11:26 PM | 18h 40m | |
| Jul | 5:13 AM | 11:09 PM | 17h 56m | |
| Aug | 6:22 AM | 9:57 PM | 15h 35m | |
| Sep | 7:34 AM | 8:26 PM | 12h 53m | |
| Oct | 8:44 AM | 6:57 PM | 10h 13m | |
| Nov | 9:01 AM | 4:38 PM | 7h 37m | |
| DecShortest | 9:59 AM | 4:02 PM | 6h 03m |
Longest day around June 21 (18h 43m), shortest around December 21 (6h 00m). That is a swing of 12h 43m across the year.
Time your day on the water
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak 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 Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak 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. Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay runs from about 6h 00m at the shortest day to 18h 43m 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 Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 9:24 AM and sets at 6:14 PM at Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 8:39 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:58 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 8h 50m of daylight at Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay. The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay?+
The longest day at Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay is around June 21 with 18h 43m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 00m. That is a swing of 12h 43m 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 1:49 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 Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay's exact coordinates (59.601°, -151.411°) 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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