Laysan Island Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Laysan Island, Hawaii. There are 11h 11m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:35 AM to sunset at 6:46 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Laysan Island.
Daylight by month in Laysan 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 | 8:15 AM | 6:58 PM | 10h 43m | |
| Feb | 8:02 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 18m | |
| Mar | 7:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 00m | |
| Apr | 7:04 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 46m | |
| May | 6:41 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 24m | |
| JunLongest | 6:35 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 44m | |
| Jul | 6:45 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 36m | |
| Aug | 7:00 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 03m | |
| Sep | 7:13 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 18m | |
| Oct | 7:26 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 34m | |
| Nov | 7:45 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 53m | |
| DecShortest | 8:06 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 33m |
Longest day around June 21 (13h 45m), shortest around December 21 (10h 32m). That is a swing of 3h 13m 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 Laysan 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 Laysan 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. Laysan Island runs from about 10h 32m at the shortest day to 13h 45m 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 Laysan Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Laysan Island today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 6:46 PM at Laysan Island, Hawaii. First light (dawn) is around 7:11 AM and last light (dusk) is around 7:10 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Laysan Island get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 11h 11m of daylight at Laysan Island. The days are getting shorter by about 2 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Laysan Island?+
The longest day at Laysan Island is around June 21 with 13h 45m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 10h 32m. That is a swing of 3h 13m 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 1:10 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 Laysan Island's exact coordinates (25.767°, -171.750°) 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.
Pathr nautical charts
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