Pikmiktalik River entrance Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday, July 25 at Pikmiktalik River entrance, Alaska. There are 18h 22m of daylight, from sunrise at 5:45 AM to sunset at 12:07 AM.

Sunrise
5:45 AM
First light 4:06 AM
Sunset
12:07 AM
Last light 1:45 AM
Length of day
18h 22m
Trend
Losing about 6 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
2:56 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Pikmiktalik River entrance.

First light4:06 AM
Sunrise5:45 AM
Golden hour7:07 AM
Solar noon2:56 PM
Golden hour10:46 PM
Sunset12:07 AM
Last light1:45 AM

Daylight by month in Pikmiktalik River entrance

How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan11:08 AM4:53 PM5h 45m
Feb9:42 AM6:29 PM8h 47m
Mar9:08 AM8:52 PM11h 43m
Apr7:22 AM10:21 PM14h 59m
May5:44 AM11:51 PM18h 06m
JunLongest4:39 AM1:04 AM20h 25m
Jul5:17 AM12:34 AM19h 17m
Aug6:47 AM11:01 PM16h 14m
Sep8:14 AM9:15 PM13h 01m
Oct9:38 AM7:33 PM9h 55m
Nov10:12 AM4:57 PM6h 45m
DecShortest11:26 AM4:05 PM4h 40m

Longest day around June 21 (20h 30m), shortest around December 21 (4h 35m). That is a swing of 15h 55m across the year.

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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Pikmiktalik River entrance

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 Pikmiktalik River entrance’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. Pikmiktalik River entrance runs from about 4h 35m at the shortest day to 20h 30m 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 Pikmiktalik River entrance tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Pikmiktalik River entrance today?+

On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 12:07 AM at Pikmiktalik River entrance, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 4:06 AM and last light (dusk) is around 1:45 AM.

How many hours of daylight does Pikmiktalik River entrance get today?+

Saturday, July 25 has 18h 22m of daylight at Pikmiktalik River entrance. The days are getting shorter by about 6 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Pikmiktalik River entrance?+

The longest day at Pikmiktalik River entrance is around June 21 with 20h 30m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 4h 35m. That is a swing of 15h 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 2:56 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 Pikmiktalik River entrance's exact coordinates (63.280°, -162.602°) 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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