Port Walter, Baranof Island Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Port Walter, Baranof Island, Alaska. There are 9h 14m of daylight, from sunrise at 8:05 AM to sunset at 5:19 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Port Walter, Baranof Island.
Daylight by month in Port Walter, Baranof Island
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 | 8:22 AM | 3:55 PM | 7h 33m | |
| Feb | 7:25 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 36m | |
| Mar | 7:14 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 48m | |
| Apr | 5:52 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 14m | |
| May | 4:44 AM | 9:07 PM | 16h 24m | |
| JunLongest | 4:09 AM | 9:50 PM | 17h 41m | |
| Jul | 4:31 AM | 9:38 PM | 17h 07m | |
| Aug | 5:28 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 09m | |
| Sep | 6:30 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 47m | |
| Oct | 7:31 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 27m | |
| Nov | 7:37 AM | 3:49 PM | 8h 12m | |
| DecShortest | 8:27 AM | 3:21 PM | 6h 54m |
Longest day around June 21 (17h 44m), shortest around December 21 (6h 52m). That is a swing of 10h 52m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Port Walter, Baranof Island
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 Port Walter, Baranof Island’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. Port Walter, Baranof Island runs from about 6h 52m at the shortest day to 17h 44m 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 Port Walter, Baranof Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Port Walter, Baranof Island today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 8:05 AM and sets at 5:19 PM at Port Walter, Baranof Island, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 7:25 AM and last light (dusk) is around 5:59 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Port Walter, Baranof Island get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 9h 14m of daylight at Port Walter, Baranof Island. The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Port Walter, Baranof Island?+
The longest day at Port Walter, Baranof Island is around June 21 with 17h 44m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 52m. That is a swing of 10h 52m 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 12:42 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 Port Walter, Baranof Island's exact coordinates (56.392°, -134.660°) 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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