Sunrise & sunset times in Anchorage, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:54 and sets at 21:02 in Anchorage. All times are shown in the America/Anchorage timezone.
Today in Anchorage
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Golden hour in Anchorage today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Anchorage when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Anchorage (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Anchorage’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 09:56 | 16:22 | 13:09 | 6h 26m |
| February | 08:41 | 17:47 | 13:13 | 9h 06m |
| March | 08:15 | 20:02 | 14:08 | 11h 46m |
| April | 06:37 | 21:22 | 13:59 | 14h 44m |
| May | 05:11 | 22:41 | 13:55 | 17h 30m |
| June | 04:20 | 23:40 | 14:00 | 19h 19m |
| July | 04:51 | 23:17 | 14:05 | 18h 25m |
| August | 06:08 | 21:57 | 14:04 | 15h 48m |
| September | 07:27 | 20:20 | 13:54 | 12h 53m |
| October | 08:42 | 18:46 | 13:45 | 10h 03m |
| November | 09:06 | 16:21 | 12:44 | 7h 14m |
| December | 10:09 | 15:40 | 12:54 | 5h 30m |
Solar year in Anchorage (2026)
Day length in Anchorage swings by 13h 55m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Anchorage
Longest day in Anchorage: 18h 57m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 5h 3m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 49m.
Moon tonight in Anchorage
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Anchorage today?▼
The sun rises at 06:54 America/Anchorage in Anchorage, United States today.
What time is sunset in Anchorage today?▼
The sun sets at 21:02 America/Anchorage in Anchorage today.
How long is the day in Anchorage today?▼
Daylight in Anchorage today lasts 14 hours and 7 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Anchorage?▼
The morning golden hour in Anchorage runs from 06:07 to 07:52, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:04 to 21:48.
What is the timezone of Anchorage?▼
Anchorage uses the America/Anchorage timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Anchorage?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Anchorage is 21 June 2026, with 19h 22m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Anchorage?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Anchorage is 21 December 2026, with 5h 27m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Anchorage?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Anchorage swings by 13h 55m.