Sunset & Sunrise Today in Juneau, Alaska
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Juneau: sunrise 7:34 AM, sunset 5:51 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Juneau at 5:53 PM, having risen at 7:32 AM. That works out to 10h 21m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Juneau, is at 12:43 PM.
Because Juneau is at 58.30° (a high latitude), summer days are very long and winter days very short. Each day is currently getting about 5 minutes shorter. Through autumn, the sunset time in Juneau keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Juneau runs from about 4:59 PM to 6:19 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:19 PM to 6:34 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Juneau is at 5:51 PM and sunrise at 7:34 AM — about 5m 0s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Juneau drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Juneau, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Juneau ranges from as early as 3:05 PM (around December 11) to as late as 10:07 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 18h 15m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 6h 21m.
Moon in Juneau today
Juneau sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 18h 15m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 6h 21m
- Latest sunset 10:07 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 3:05 PM (December 11)
- Earliest sunrise 3:51 AM (June 15)
- Latest sunrise 8:46 AM (December 23)
Solstices & equinoxes in Juneau (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 13m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 3:51 AM | 10:07 PM | 18h 15m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 12m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:45 AM | 3:06 PM | 6h 21m |
Juneau sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:32 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 21m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:34 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 16m | −5m 00s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:36 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 11m | −5m 00s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:38 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 06m | −4m 59s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:41 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 01m | −4m 59s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:43 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 56m | −4m 58s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:45 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 51m | −4m 58s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:48 AM | 5:35 PM | 9h 46m | −4m 57s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:50 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 42m | −4m 56s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:52 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 37m | −4m 56s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:55 AM | 5:27 PM | 9h 32m | −4m 55s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:57 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 27m | −4m 54s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:59 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 22m | −4m 53s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:02 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 17m | −4m 53s |
Twilight times in Juneau today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:19 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:05 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:51 AM | 6:34 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:06 AM | 8:26 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 4:59 PM | 6:19 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Juneau by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:45 AM | 3:17 PM | 6h 31m |
| February | 8:02 AM | 4:20 PM | 8h 18m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 36m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 5:03 AM | 8:47 PM | 15h 43m |
| June | 4:02 AM | 9:49 PM | 17h 47m |
| July | 3:57 AM | 10:04 PM | 18h 07m |
| August | 4:50 AM | 9:16 PM | 16h 26m |
| September | 5:57 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 57m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 27m |
| November | 7:14 AM | 4:07 PM | 8h 53m |
| December | 8:20 AM | 3:12 PM | 6h 52m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Juneau
What time is sunset in Juneau today?
Sunset in Juneau, Alaska is at 5:53 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Juneau today?
Sunrise in Juneau is at 7:32 AM today, with 10h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Juneau tomorrow?
Sunrise in Juneau tomorrow is at 7:34 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Juneau tomorrow?
Sunset in Juneau tomorrow is at 5:51 PM.
How long is the day in Juneau today?
Juneau gets 10h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:32 AM and sunset at 5:53 PM.
When is golden hour in Juneau?
The evening golden hour in Juneau is about 4:59 PM to 6:19 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Juneau?
The evening blue hour in Juneau runs from about 6:19 PM to 6:34 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Juneau?
After sunset at 5:53 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Juneau at around 6:34 PM today.
When is solar noon in Juneau?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Juneau — is at 12:43 PM today.
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