Sunset & Sunrise Today in Anchorage, Alaska
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Anchorage: sunrise 4:54 AM, sunset 11:15 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Anchorage at 11:17 PM, having risen at 4:52 AM. That works out to 18h 24m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Anchorage falls at 2:05 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 4 minutes shorter and 3 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 10:01 PM to 12:07 AM. The blue hour follows, roughly 12:07 AM to 12:50 AM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Anchorage is at 11:15 PM and sunrise at 4:54 AM — about 4m 9s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Anchorage drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Anchorage, the season of long evenings. 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 | 4:52 AM | 11:17 PM | 18h 24m |
| Eagle River | 4:50 AM | 11:17 PM | 18h 27m |
Anchorage sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 19h 21m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 5h 25m
- Latest sunset 11:42 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 3:39 PM (around December 14)
- Earliest sunrise 4:20 AM (around June 17)
- Latest sunrise 10:16 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 4:52 AM | 11:17 PM | 18h 24m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 4:54 AM | 11:15 PM | 18h 20m | −4m 09s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 4:56 AM | 11:13 PM | 18h 16m | −4m 16s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 4:59 AM | 11:11 PM | 18h 12m | −4m 21s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:01 AM | 11:08 PM | 18h 07m | −4m 26s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:03 AM | 11:06 PM | 18h 03m | −4m 31s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:05 AM | 11:04 PM | 17h 58m | −4m 36s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:08 AM | 11:02 PM | 17h 53m | −4m 41s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:10 AM | 10:59 PM | 17h 49m | −4m 44s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:13 AM | 10:57 PM | 17h 44m | −4m 49s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:15 AM | 10:54 PM | 17h 39m | −4m 52s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:18 AM | 10:52 PM | 17h 34m | −4m 56s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:20 AM | 10:49 PM | 17h 29m | −5m 00s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:22 AM | 10:47 PM | 17h 24m | −5m 02s |
Twilight times in Anchorage today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | — | — |
| Nautical twilight | — | — |
| Civil twilight | 3:17 AM | 12:54 AM |
| Morning golden hour | 4:01 AM | 6:08 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 10:01 PM | 12:07 AM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Anchorage.
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 in Anchorage.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Anchorage
What time is sunset in Anchorage today?
Sunset in Anchorage, Alaska is at 11:17 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 4:52 AM today, with 18h 24m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Anchorage tomorrow?
Sunrise in Anchorage tomorrow is at 4:54 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 11:15 PM.
What time is sunset in Anchorage tomorrow?
Sunset in Anchorage tomorrow is at 11:15 PM.
How long is the day in Anchorage today?
Anchorage gets 18h 24m of daylight today, between sunrise at 4:52 AM and sunset at 11:17 PM.
When is golden hour in Anchorage?
The evening golden hour in Anchorage is about 10:01 PM to 12:07 AM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Anchorage?
The evening blue hour in Anchorage runs from about 12:07 AM to 12:50 AM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Anchorage?
After sunset at 11:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Anchorage at around 12:54 AM today.
When is solar noon in Anchorage?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Anchorage — is at 2:05 PM today.
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