Wainwright, Chukchi Sea Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, September 12 at Wainwright, Chukchi Sea, Alaska. There are 13h 53m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:39 AM to sunset at 9:32 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Wainwright, Chukchi Sea.
Daylight by month in Wainwright, Chukchi Sea
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanShortest | — | — | 0h 00m | |
| Feb | 10:20 AM | 5:32 PM | 7h 12m | |
| Mar | 9:03 AM | 8:38 PM | 11h 35m | |
| Apr | 6:30 AM | 10:53 PM | 16h 22m | |
| MayLongest | — | — | 24h 00m | |
| Jun | — | — | 24h 00m | |
| Jul | — | — | 24h 00m | |
| Aug | 5:28 AM | 11:58 PM | 18h 29m | |
| Sep | 7:51 AM | 9:17 PM | 13h 26m | |
| Oct | 9:57 AM | 6:53 PM | 8h 57m | |
| Nov | 11:45 AM | 3:01 PM | 3h 15m | |
| Dec | — | — | 0h 00m |
Longest day around June 21 (24h 00m), shortest around December 21 (0h 00m). That is a swing of 24h 00m across the year.
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Wainwright, Chukchi Sea
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 Wainwright, Chukchi Sea’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. Wainwright, Chukchi Sea runs from about 0h 00m at the shortest day to 24h 00m 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 Wainwright, Chukchi Sea tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wainwright, Chukchi Sea today?+
On Saturday, September 12, the sun rises at 7:39 AM and sets at 9:32 PM at Wainwright, Chukchi Sea, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 6:31 AM and last light (dusk) is around 10:40 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Wainwright, Chukchi Sea get today?+
Saturday, September 12 has 13h 53m of daylight at Wainwright, Chukchi Sea. The days are getting shorter by about 9 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Wainwright, Chukchi Sea?+
The longest day at Wainwright, Chukchi Sea is around June 21 with 24h 00m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 0h 00m. That is a swing of 24h 00m 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 2:35 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 Wainwright, Chukchi Sea's exact coordinates (70.644°, -160.065°) 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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