Sunset & Sunrise Today in Anchorage, Alaska
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Anchorage: sunrise 6:11 AM, sunset 9:54 PM.
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the sun sets over Anchorage at 9:57 PM, having risen at 6:09 AM. That works out to 15h 47m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Anchorage falls at 2:04 PM.
Anchorage lies at latitude 61.22°, in a high latitude, where summer days are very long and winter days very short. Each day is currently getting about 5 minutes shorter and 33 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Anchorage keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Anchorage's golden hour, about 8:56 PM to 10:30 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 10:30 PM to 10:52 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Anchorage is at 9:54 PM and sunrise at 6:11 AM — about 5m 34s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Anchorage drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Anchorage right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Anchorage ranges from as early as 3:39 PM (around December 14) to as late as 11:42 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 19h 21m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 5h 25m.
Moon in Anchorage today
Sunset today: Anchorage vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 6:09 AM | 9:57 PM | 15h 47m |
| Eagle River | 6:07 AM | 9:56 PM | 15h 48m |
Anchorage sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 19h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 5h 25m
- Latest sunset 11:42 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 3:39 PM (December 14)
- Earliest sunrise 4:20 AM (June 17)
- Latest sunrise 10:16 AM (December 24)
Solstices & equinoxes in Anchorage (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 8:15 PM | 12h 14m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 4:20 AM | 11:42 PM | 19h 21m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 13m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 10:14 AM | 3:40 PM | 5h 25m |
Anchorage sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 15 | 6:09 AM | 9:57 PM | 15h 47m | — |
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:11 AM | 9:54 PM | 15h 42m | −5m 34s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:14 AM | 9:51 PM | 15h 36m | −5m 34s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:16 AM | 9:48 PM | 15h 31m | −5m 35s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:19 AM | 9:45 PM | 15h 25m | −5m 36s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:22 AM | 9:41 PM | 15h 19m | −5m 36s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:24 AM | 9:38 PM | 15h 14m | −5m 36s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:27 AM | 9:35 PM | 15h 08m | −5m 37s |
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:29 AM | 9:32 PM | 15h 03m | −5m 37s |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:32 AM | 9:29 PM | 14h 57m | −5m 38s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:34 AM | 9:26 PM | 14h 51m | −5m 38s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:37 AM | 9:23 PM | 14h 46m | −5m 38s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:39 AM | 9:20 PM | 14h 40m | −5m 38s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:42 AM | 9:17 PM | 14h 34m | −5m 39s |
Twilight times in Anchorage today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | — | — |
| Nautical twilight | 3:48 AM | 12:20 AM |
| Civil twilight | 5:13 AM | 10:52 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:35 AM | 7:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:56 PM | 10:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Anchorage by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:14 AM | 3:52 PM | 5h 38m |
| February | 9:19 AM | 5:07 PM | 7h 47m |
| March | 7:59 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 25m |
| April | 7:22 AM | 8:46 PM | 13h 23m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 10:04 PM | 16h 14m |
| June | 4:36 AM | 11:20 PM | 18h 44m |
| July | 4:28 AM | 11:38 PM | 19h 09m |
| August | 5:33 AM | 10:36 PM | 17h 03m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 9:04 PM | 14h 12m |
| October | 8:07 AM | 7:29 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 8:28 AM | 4:56 PM | 8h 27m |
| December | 9:46 AM | 3:50 PM | 6h 03m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Anchorage
What time is sunset in Anchorage today?
Sunset in Anchorage, Alaska is at 9:57 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Anchorage today?
Sunrise in Anchorage is at 6:09 AM today, with 15h 47m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Anchorage tomorrow?
Sunrise in Anchorage tomorrow is at 6:11 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:54 PM.
What time is sunset in Anchorage tomorrow?
Sunset in Anchorage tomorrow is at 9:54 PM.
How long is the day in Anchorage today?
Anchorage gets 15h 47m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:09 AM and sunset at 9:57 PM.
When is golden hour in Anchorage?
The evening golden hour in Anchorage is about 8:56 PM to 10:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Anchorage?
The evening blue hour in Anchorage runs from about 10:30 PM to 10:52 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Anchorage?
After sunset at 9:57 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Anchorage at around 10:52 PM today.
When is solar noon in Anchorage?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Anchorage — is at 2:04 PM today.
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