Sunset & Sunrise Today in Juneau, Alaska
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Juneau: sunrise 4:18 AM, sunset 9:47 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Juneau at 9:49 PM, having risen at 4:16 AM. That works out to 17h 32m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Juneau, is at 1:03 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 3 minutes shorter and 13 seconds. Through summer, 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 8:44 PM to 10:28 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 10:28 PM to 10:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Juneau is at 9:47 PM and sunrise at 4:18 AM — about 3m 18s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Juneau drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Juneau, the season of long evenings. 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 (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 3:05 PM (around December 11)
- Earliest sunrise 3:51 AM (around June 15)
- Latest sunrise 8:46 AM (around 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 Jul 15 | 4:16 AM | 9:49 PM | 17h 32m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 4:18 AM | 9:47 PM | 17h 29m | −3m 18s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 4:20 AM | 9:46 PM | 17h 25m | −3m 23s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 4:22 AM | 9:44 PM | 17h 22m | −3m 29s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 4:24 AM | 9:42 PM | 17h 18m | −3m 34s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 4:25 AM | 9:40 PM | 17h 14m | −3m 39s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 4:27 AM | 9:39 PM | 17h 11m | −3m 43s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 4:29 AM | 9:37 PM | 17h 07m | −3m 48s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 4:31 AM | 9:35 PM | 17h 03m | −3m 52s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 4:33 AM | 9:33 PM | 16h 59m | −3m 56s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 4:35 AM | 9:31 PM | 16h 55m | −3m 59s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 4:37 AM | 9:29 PM | 16h 51m | −4m 04s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 4:39 AM | 9:27 PM | 16h 47m | −4m 07s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 4:41 AM | 9:25 PM | 16h 43m | −4m 10s |
Twilight times in Juneau today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | — | — |
| Nautical twilight | — | — |
| Civil twilight | 3:09 AM | 10:55 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 3:37 AM | 5:22 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:44 PM | 10:28 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Juneau.
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 in Juneau.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Juneau
What time is sunset in Juneau today?
Sunset in Juneau, Alaska is at 9:49 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 4:16 AM today, with 17h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Juneau tomorrow?
Sunrise in Juneau tomorrow is at 4:18 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:47 PM.
What time is sunset in Juneau tomorrow?
Sunset in Juneau tomorrow is at 9:47 PM.
How long is the day in Juneau today?
Juneau gets 17h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 4:16 AM and sunset at 9:49 PM.
When is golden hour in Juneau?
The evening golden hour in Juneau is about 8:44 PM to 10:28 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Juneau?
The evening blue hour in Juneau runs from about 10:28 PM to 10:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Juneau?
After sunset at 9:49 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Juneau at around 10:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Juneau?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Juneau — is at 1:03 PM today.
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Sunset card for Juneau
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