Sitka Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, July 25 at Sitka, Alaska. There are 16h 42m of daylight, from sunrise at 4:46 AM to sunset at 9:28 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Sitka.
Daylight by month in Sitka
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 | 8:29 AM | 3:54 PM | 7h 25m | |
| Feb | 7:30 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 32m | |
| Mar | 7:17 AM | 7:05 PM | 11h 47m | |
| Apr | 5:53 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 18m | |
| May | 4:43 AM | 9:14 PM | 16h 31m | |
| JunLongest | 4:06 AM | 9:58 PM | 17h 52m | |
| Jul | 4:29 AM | 9:45 PM | 17h 16m | |
| Aug | 5:28 AM | 8:42 PM | 15h 14m | |
| Sep | 6:32 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 48m | |
| Oct | 7:34 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 24m | |
| Nov | 7:43 AM | 3:48 PM | 8h 05m | |
| DecShortest | 8:34 AM | 3:19 PM | 6h 45m |
Longest day around June 21 (17h 54m), shortest around December 21 (6h 42m). That is a swing of 11h 12m 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 Sitka
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 Sitka’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. Sitka runs from about 6h 42m at the shortest day to 17h 54m 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 Sitka tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sitka today?+
On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 4:46 AM and sets at 9:28 PM at Sitka, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 3:52 AM and last light (dusk) is around 10:23 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Sitka get today?+
Saturday, July 25 has 16h 42m of daylight at Sitka. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Sitka?+
The longest day at Sitka is around June 21 with 17h 54m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 42m. That is a swing of 11h 12m 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 1:07 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 Sitka's exact coordinates (57.052°, -135.342°) 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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