Petersburg Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday, July 25 at Petersburg, Alaska. There are 16h 39m of daylight, from sunrise at 4:38 AM to sunset at 9:17 PM.

Sunrise
4:38 AM
First light 3:44 AM
Sunset
9:17 PM
Last light 10:11 PM
Length of day
16h 39m
Trend
Losing about 4 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
12:58 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Petersburg.

First light3:44 AM
Sunrise4:38 AM
Golden hour5:38 AM
Solar noon12:58 PM
Golden hour8:18 PM
Sunset9:17 PM
Last light10:11 PM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
87% lit · rises 7:46 PM · sets 12:06 AM
Best fishing times for Petersburg

Daylight by month in Petersburg

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan8:18 AM3:46 PM7h 28m
Feb7:20 AM4:54 PM9h 34m
Mar7:08 AM6:55 PM11h 48m
Apr5:44 AM8:01 PM14h 16m
May4:34 AM9:03 PM16h 29m
JunLongest3:58 AM9:46 PM17h 48m
Jul4:21 AM9:34 PM17h 13m
Aug5:20 AM8:32 PM15h 12m
Sep6:23 AM7:10 PM12h 48m
Oct7:24 AM5:50 PM10h 25m
Nov7:32 AM3:40 PM8h 08m
DecShortest8:23 AM3:11 PM6h 48m

Longest day around June 21 (17h 50m), shortest around December 21 (6h 45m). That is a swing of 11h 05m across the year.

Time your day on the water

Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional PATHR update. No spam.

Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Petersburg

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 Petersburg’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. Petersburg runs from about 6h 45m at the shortest day to 17h 50m 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 Petersburg tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Petersburg today?+

On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 4:38 AM and sets at 9:17 PM at Petersburg, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 3:44 AM and last light (dusk) is around 10:11 PM.

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg get today?+

Saturday, July 25 has 16h 39m of daylight at Petersburg. The days are getting shorter by about 4 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Petersburg?+

The longest day at Petersburg is around June 21 with 17h 50m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 45m. That is a swing of 11h 05m 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 12:58 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 Petersburg's exact coordinates (56.815°, -132.957°) 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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