Hot Springs Bay Sunrise & Sunset
Friday, October 30 at Hot Springs Bay, Alaska. There are 9h 45m of daylight, from sunrise at 9:42 AM to sunset at 7:27 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Hot Springs Bay.
Daylight by month in Hot Springs 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 | 9:51 AM | 6:11 PM | 8h 19m | |
| Feb | 9:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 10h 00m | |
| Mar | 9:05 AM | 8:56 PM | 11h 51m | |
| Apr | 7:55 AM | 9:49 PM | 13h 54m | |
| May | 6:58 AM | 10:38 PM | 15h 40m | |
| JunLongest | 6:32 AM | 11:12 PM | 16h 40m | |
| Jul | 6:50 AM | 11:03 PM | 16h 13m | |
| Aug | 7:36 AM | 10:14 PM | 14h 38m | |
| Sep | 8:26 AM | 9:06 PM | 12h 40m | |
| Oct | 9:16 AM | 7:57 PM | 10h 42m | |
| Nov | 9:10 AM | 6:01 PM | 8h 50m | |
| DecShortest | 9:52 AM | 5:41 PM | 7h 49m |
Longest day around June 21 (16h 42m), shortest around December 21 (7h 47m). That is a swing of 8h 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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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. Hot Springs Bay runs from about 7h 47m at the shortest day to 16h 42m 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 Hot Springs Bay tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hot Springs Bay today?+
On Friday, October 30, the sun rises at 9:42 AM and sets at 7:27 PM at Hot Springs Bay, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 9:07 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:02 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Hot Springs Bay get today?+
Friday, October 30 has 9h 45m of daylight at Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs Bay?+
The longest day at Hot Springs Bay is around June 21 with 16h 42m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 7h 47m. That is a swing of 8h 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 2:34 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 Hot Springs Bay's exact coordinates (51.778°, -177.800°) 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.
Pathr nautical charts
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