Skagway, Taiya Inlet Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, July 25 at Skagway, Taiya Inlet, Alaska. There are 17h 14m of daylight, from sunrise at 4:30 AM to sunset at 9:44 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Skagway, Taiya Inlet.
Daylight by month in Skagway, Taiya Inlet
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 | 8:45 AM | 3:38 PM | 6h 53m | |
| Feb | 7:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 17m | |
| Mar | 7:18 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 46m | |
| Apr | 5:46 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 31m | |
| May | 4:27 AM | 9:29 PM | 17h 02m | |
| JunLongest | 3:43 AM | 10:20 PM | 18h 37m | |
| Jul | 4:10 AM | 10:04 PM | 17h 54m | |
| Aug | 5:18 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 34m | |
| Sep | 6:30 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 52m | |
| Oct | 7:39 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 14m | |
| Nov | 7:56 AM | 3:35 PM | 7h 39m | |
| DecShortest | 8:53 AM | 2:59 PM | 6h 06m |
Longest day around June 21 (18h 40m), shortest around December 21 (6h 03m). That is a swing of 12h 37m across the year.
Time your day on the water
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Skagway, Taiya Inlet
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 Skagway, Taiya Inlet’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. Skagway, Taiya Inlet runs from about 6h 03m at the shortest day to 18h 40m 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 Skagway, Taiya Inlet tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Skagway, Taiya Inlet today?+
On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 4:30 AM and sets at 9:44 PM at Skagway, Taiya Inlet, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 3:26 AM and last light (dusk) is around 10:48 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Skagway, Taiya Inlet get today?+
Saturday, July 25 has 17h 14m of daylight at Skagway, Taiya Inlet. The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Skagway, Taiya Inlet?+
The longest day at Skagway, Taiya Inlet is around June 21 with 18h 40m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 03m. That is a swing of 12h 37m 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 Skagway, Taiya Inlet's exact coordinates (59.451°, -135.328°) 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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