Pikmiktalik River entrance Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Pikmiktalik River entrance, Alaska. There are 8h 15m of daylight, from sunrise at 10:26 AM to sunset at 6:41 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Pikmiktalik River entrance.
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.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11:08 AM | 4:53 PM | 5h 45m | |
| Feb | 9:42 AM | 6:29 PM | 8h 47m | |
| Mar | 9:08 AM | 8:52 PM | 11h 43m | |
| Apr | 7:22 AM | 10:21 PM | 14h 59m | |
| May | 5:44 AM | 11:51 PM | 18h 06m | |
| JunLongest | 4:39 AM | 1:04 AM | 20h 25m | |
| Jul | 5:17 AM | 12:34 AM | 19h 17m | |
| Aug | 6:47 AM | 11:01 PM | 16h 14m | |
| Sep | 8:14 AM | 9:15 PM | 13h 01m | |
| Oct | 9:38 AM | 7:33 PM | 9h 55m | |
| Nov | 10:12 AM | 4:57 PM | 6h 45m | |
| DecShortest | 11:26 AM | 4:05 PM | 4h 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, October 31, the sun rises at 10:26 AM and sets at 6:41 PM at Pikmiktalik River entrance, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 9:35 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:32 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Pikmiktalik River entrance get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 8h 15m of daylight at Pikmiktalik River entrance. The days are getting shorter by about 7 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 2:33 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 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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