Point Barrow Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Point Barrow, Alaska. There are 6h 01m of daylight, from sunrise at 11:07 AM to sunset at 5:08 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Point Barrow.
Daylight by month in Point Barrow
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanShortest | No data | No data | 0h 00m | |
| Feb | 10:12 AM | 5:10 PM | 6h 58m | |
| Mar | 8:49 AM | 8:22 PM | 11h 34m | |
| Apr | 6:10 AM | 10:44 PM | 16h 35m | |
| MayLongest | No data | No data | 24h 00m | |
| Jun | No data | No data | 24h 00m | |
| Jul | No data | No data | 24h 00m | |
| Aug | 5:02 AM | 11:54 PM | 18h 52m | |
| Sep | 7:35 AM | 9:04 PM | 13h 30m | |
| Oct | 9:46 AM | 6:34 PM | 8h 49m | |
| Nov | 11:54 AM | 2:21 PM | 2h 27m | |
| Dec | No data | No data | 0h 00m |
Longest day around June 21 (24h 00m), shortest around December 21 (0h 00m). That is a swing of 24h 00m 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 Point Barrow
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 Point Barrow’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. Point Barrow runs from about 0h 00m 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 Point Barrow tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Point Barrow today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 11:07 AM and sets at 5:08 PM at Point Barrow, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 9:46 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:30 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Point Barrow get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 6h 01m of daylight at Point Barrow. The days are getting shorter by about 12 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Point Barrow?+
The longest day at Point Barrow is around June 21 with 24h 00m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 0h 00m. That is a swing of 24h 00m 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 2:08 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 Point Barrow's exact coordinates (71.360°, -156.353°) 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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