Rootok Island Sunrise & Sunset
Friday, September 11 at Rootok Island, Alaska. There are 13h 00m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:28 AM to sunset at 7:28 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Rootok Island.
Daylight by month in Rootok 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 | 9:13 AM | 5:11 PM | 7h 58m | |
| Feb | 8:22 AM | 6:11 PM | 9h 49m | |
| Mar | 7:17 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 49m | |
| Apr | 6:01 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 03m | |
| May | 4:59 AM | 8:59 PM | 16h 00m | |
| JunLongest | 4:29 AM | 9:36 PM | 17h 08m | |
| Jul | 4:49 AM | 9:26 PM | 16h 37m | |
| Aug | 5:40 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 52m | |
| Sep | 6:35 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 43m | |
| Oct | 7:30 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 35m | |
| Nov | 8:30 AM | 5:03 PM | 8h 32m | |
| DecShortest | 9:15 AM | 4:39 PM | 7h 24m |
Longest day around June 21 (17h 10m), shortest around December 21 (7h 22m). That is a swing of 9h 48m 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 Rootok 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 Rootok 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. Rootok Island runs from about 7h 22m at the shortest day to 17h 10m 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 Rootok Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rootok Island today?+
On Friday, September 11, the sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 7:28 PM at Rootok Island, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 5:52 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:04 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Rootok Island get today?+
Friday, September 11 has 13h 00m of daylight at Rootok Island. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Rootok Island?+
The longest day at Rootok Island is around June 21 with 17h 10m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 7h 22m. That is a swing of 9h 48m 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 12:58 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 Rootok Island's exact coordinates (54.052°, -165.514°) 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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