Kotlik, Kotlik River Sunrise & Sunset
Friday, October 30 at Kotlik, Kotlik River, Alaska. There are 8h 24m of daylight, from sunrise at 10:25 AM to sunset at 6:49 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Kotlik, Kotlik River.
Daylight by month in Kotlik, Kotlik 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 | 11:09 AM | 5:00 PM | 5h 50m | |
| Feb | 9:44 AM | 6:34 PM | 8h 49m | |
| Mar | 9:12 AM | 8:56 PM | 11h 44m | |
| Apr | 7:27 AM | 10:23 PM | 14h 57m | |
| May | 5:50 AM | 11:52 PM | 18h 01m | |
| JunLongest | 4:47 AM | 1:03 AM | 20h 16m | |
| Jul | 5:24 AM | 12:35 AM | 19h 11m | |
| Aug | 6:52 AM | 11:03 PM | 16h 11m | |
| Sep | 8:19 AM | 9:18 PM | 13h 00m | |
| Oct | 9:41 AM | 7:37 PM | 9h 56m | |
| Nov | 10:13 AM | 5:03 PM | 6h 49m | |
| DecShortest | 11:26 AM | 4:12 PM | 4h 46m |
Longest day around June 21 (20h 20m), shortest around December 21 (4h 42m). That is a swing of 15h 38m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Kotlik, Kotlik 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 Kotlik, Kotlik 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. Kotlik, Kotlik River runs from about 4h 42m at the shortest day to 20h 20m 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 Kotlik, Kotlik River tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kotlik, Kotlik River today?+
On Friday, October 30, the sun rises at 10:25 AM and sets at 6:49 PM at Kotlik, Kotlik River, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 9:35 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:39 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Kotlik, Kotlik River get today?+
Friday, October 30 has 8h 24m of daylight at Kotlik, Kotlik River. The days are getting shorter by about 6 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Kotlik, Kotlik River?+
The longest day at Kotlik, Kotlik River is around June 21 with 20h 20m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 4h 42m. That is a swing of 15h 38m 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 2:37 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 Kotlik, Kotlik River's exact coordinates (63.038°, -163.527°) 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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