Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday, July 25 at Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River, Alaska. There are 17h 21m of daylight, from sunrise at 6:21 AM to sunset at 11:43 PM.

Sunrise
6:21 AM
First light 5:15 AM
Sunset
11:43 PM
Last light 12:49 AM
Length of day
17h 21m
Trend
Losing about 5 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
3:02 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River.

First light5:15 AM
Sunrise6:21 AM
Golden hour7:30 AM
Solar noon3:02 PM
Golden hour10:35 PM
Sunset11:43 PM
Last light12:49 AM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
87% lit · rises 10:43 PM · sets 1:29 AM
Best fishing times for Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River

Daylight by month in Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River

How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan10:43 AM5:29 PM6h 46m
Feb9:34 AM6:48 PM9h 14m
Mar9:13 AM8:59 PM11h 46m
Apr7:40 AM10:14 PM14h 35m
May6:19 AM11:28 PM17h 09m
JunLongest5:33 AM12:21 AM18h 48m
Jul6:00 AM12:03 AM18h 02m
Aug7:11 AM10:49 PM15h 38m
Sep8:24 AM9:17 PM12h 53m
Oct9:35 AM7:47 PM10h 12m
Nov9:54 AM5:27 PM7h 33m
DecShortest10:53 AM4:50 PM5h 57m

Longest day around June 21 (18h 51m), shortest around December 21 (5h 53m). That is a swing of 12h 58m across the year.

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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River

On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.

Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River runs from about 5h 53m at the shortest day to 18h 51m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River today?+

On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 11:43 PM at Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 5:15 AM and last light (dusk) is around 12:49 AM.

How many hours of daylight does Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River get today?+

Saturday, July 25 has 17h 21m of daylight at Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River. The days are getting shorter by about 5 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River?+

The longest day at Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River is around June 21 with 18h 51m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 5h 53m. That is a swing of 12h 58m across the year.

What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+

First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 3:02 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.

Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+

Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Kipnuk, Kugkaktlik River's exact coordinates (59.943°, -164.043°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.

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