Protection Point Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Protection Point, Alaska. There are 8h 59m of daylight, from sunrise at 9:49 AM to sunset at 6:47 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Protection Point.
Daylight by month in Protection Point
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 | 10:12 AM | 5:18 PM | 7h 06m | |
| Feb | 9:08 AM | 6:32 PM | 9h 24m | |
| Mar | 8:51 AM | 8:38 PM | 11h 47m | |
| Apr | 7:23 AM | 9:49 PM | 14h 26m | |
| May | 6:07 AM | 10:56 PM | 16h 49m | |
| JunLongest | 5:26 AM | 11:44 PM | 18h 18m | |
| Jul | 5:52 AM | 11:29 PM | 17h 38m | |
| Aug | 6:56 AM | 10:21 PM | 15h 25m | |
| Sep | 8:04 AM | 8:55 PM | 12h 50m | |
| Oct | 9:11 AM | 7:29 PM | 10h 18m | |
| Nov | 9:24 AM | 5:14 PM | 7h 50m | |
| DecShortest | 10:19 AM | 4:41 PM | 6h 22m |
Longest day around June 21 (18h 21m), shortest around December 21 (6h 19m). That is a swing of 12h 02m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Protection Point
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 Protection Point’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. Protection Point runs from about 6h 19m at the shortest day to 18h 21m 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 Protection Point tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Protection Point today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 9:49 AM and sets at 6:47 PM at Protection Point, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 9:06 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:30 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Protection Point get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 8h 59m of daylight at Protection Point. The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Protection Point?+
The longest day at Protection Point is around June 21 with 18h 21m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 19m. That is a swing of 12h 02m 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 2:18 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 Protection Point's exact coordinates (58.500°, -158.712°) 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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