Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River Sunrise & Sunset
Friday, September 11 at Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River, Alaska. There are 13h 15m of daylight, from sunrise at 8:15 AM to sunset at 9:29 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River.
Daylight by month in Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River
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 | 10:43 AM | 5:29 PM | 6h 46m | |
| Feb | 9:34 AM | 6:48 PM | 9h 14m | |
| Mar | 9:13 AM | 8:59 PM | 11h 46m | |
| Apr | 7:40 AM | 10:14 PM | 14h 35m | |
| May | 6:19 AM | 11:28 PM | 17h 09m | |
| JunLongest | 5:33 AM | 12:21 AM | 18h 48m | |
| Jul | 6:00 AM | 12:03 AM | 18h 02m | |
| Aug | 7:11 AM | 10:49 PM | 15h 38m | |
| Sep | 8:24 AM | 9:17 PM | 12h 53m | |
| Oct | 9:35 AM | 7:47 PM | 10h 12m | |
| Nov | 9:54 AM | 5:27 PM | 7h 33m | |
| DecShortest | 10:53 AM | 4:50 PM | 5h 57m |
Longest day around June 21 (18h 51m), shortest around December 21 (5h 53m). That is a swing of 12h 58m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River
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 Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River’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. Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River runs from about 5h 53m at the shortest day to 18h 51m 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 Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River today?+
On Friday, September 11, the sun rises at 8:15 AM and sets at 9:29 PM at Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 7:32 AM and last light (dusk) is around 10:12 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River get today?+
Friday, September 11 has 13h 15m of daylight at Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River. The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River?+
The longest day at Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River is around June 21 with 18h 51m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 5h 53m. That is a swing of 12h 58m 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 2:52 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 Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River's exact coordinates (59.943°, -164.043°) 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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