Kotzebue Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Kotzebue, Alaska. There are 7h 29m of daylight, from sunrise at 10:48 AM to sunset at 6:18 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Kotzebue.
Daylight by month in Kotzebue
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 | 11:59 AM | 4:03 PM | 4h 03m | |
| Feb | 10:01 AM | 6:10 PM | 8h 09m | |
| Mar | 9:10 AM | 8:50 PM | 11h 40m | |
| Apr | 7:05 AM | 10:38 PM | 15h 32m | |
| May | 4:57 AM | 12:38 AM | 19h 41m | |
| JunLongest | No data | No data | 24h 00m | |
| Jul | 3:58 AM | 1:51 AM | 21h 53m | |
| Aug | 6:21 AM | 11:27 PM | 17h 06m | |
| Sep | 8:09 AM | 9:20 PM | 13h 11m | |
| Oct | 9:50 AM | 7:21 PM | 9h 31m | |
| Nov | 10:48 AM | 4:20 PM | 5h 32m | |
| DecShortest | 12:48 PM | 2:42 PM | 1h 55m |
Longest day around June 21 (24h 00m), shortest around December 21 (1h 40m). That is a swing of 22h 20m 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 Kotzebue
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 Kotzebue’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. Kotzebue runs from about 1h 40m at the shortest day to 24h 00m 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 Kotzebue tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kotzebue today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 10:48 AM and sets at 6:18 PM at Kotzebue, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 9:48 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:18 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Kotzebue get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 7h 29m of daylight at Kotzebue. The days are getting shorter by about 8 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Kotzebue?+
The longest day at Kotzebue is around June 21 with 24h 00m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 1h 40m. That is a swing of 22h 20m 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 2:33 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 Kotzebue's exact coordinates (66.902°, -162.582°) 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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