Sunrise & Sunset in Anchorage, AK

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:11
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Sunset
21:45
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Dawn
05:19
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Solar noon
13:58
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Dusk
22:38
Daylight
15h 34m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:1121:4515h 34m
Tomorrow06:0821:4815h 40m
Change−3m+3m+6m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Anchorage, AK. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Anchorage, AK.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January10:1515:525h 37m
February09:2317:047h 41m
March08:0418:2210h 18m
April07:2620:4313h 17m
May05:5422:0116h 07m
June04:3823:1818h 40m
July04:2723:4119h 14m
August05:3022:4317h 13m
September06:5021:1214h 22m
October08:0419:3611h 32m
November09:2618:028h 36m
December09:4415:546h 10m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK is located at 61.22°N, 149.90°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/Anchorage timezone (AKDT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Anchorage, AK this falls around 13:58 in mid-summer and 12:49 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Anchorage, AK today?
Sunrise in Anchorage, AK varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/Anchorage.
What time does the sun set in Anchorage, AK?
Sunset in Anchorage, AK depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Anchorage, AK get today?
Daylight hours in Anchorage, AK range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (61.2°).
Does Anchorage, AK observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Anchorage, AK observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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