Unalga Bight Sunrise & Sunset
Sunday, September 13 at Unalga Bight, Alaska. There are 12h 48m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:19 AM to sunset at 8:06 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Unalga Bight.
Daylight by month in Unalga Bight
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 | 9:47 AM | 6:07 PM | 8h 19m | |
| Feb | 9:02 AM | 7:02 PM | 10h 00m | |
| Mar | 8:01 AM | 7:52 PM | 11h 51m | |
| Apr | 6:51 AM | 8:45 PM | 13h 54m | |
| May | 5:54 AM | 9:34 PM | 15h 40m | |
| JunLongest | 5:28 AM | 10:08 PM | 16h 40m | |
| Jul | 5:46 AM | 9:59 PM | 16h 13m | |
| Aug | 6:32 AM | 9:10 PM | 14h 38m | |
| Sep | 7:22 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 40m | |
| Oct | 8:12 AM | 6:53 PM | 10h 42m | |
| Nov | 9:06 AM | 5:57 PM | 8h 50m | |
| DecShortest | 9:48 AM | 5:37 PM | 7h 49m |
Longest day around June 21 (16h 42m), shortest around December 21 (7h 47m). That is a swing of 8h 55m 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 Unalga Bight
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 Unalga Bight’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. Unalga Bight runs from about 7h 47m at the shortest day to 16h 42m 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 Unalga Bight tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Unalga Bight today?+
On Sunday, September 13, the sun rises at 7:19 AM and sets at 8:06 PM at Unalga Bight, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 6:45 AM and last light (dusk) is around 8:40 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Unalga Bight get today?+
Sunday, September 13 has 12h 48m of daylight at Unalga Bight. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Unalga Bight?+
The longest day at Unalga Bight is around June 21 with 16h 42m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 7h 47m. That is a swing of 8h 55m 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 1:43 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 Unalga Bight's exact coordinates (51.780°, -176.807°) 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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