Port Alice, Heceta Island Sunrise & Sunset

Saturday, July 25 at Port Alice, Heceta Island, Alaska. There are 16h 28m of daylight, from sunrise at 4:47 AM to sunset at 9:14 PM.

Sunrise
4:47 AM
First light 3:56 AM
Sunset
9:14 PM
Last light 10:05 PM
Length of day
16h 28m
Trend
Losing about 3 minutes of daylight a day
Solar noon
1:00 PM

The light today

From first light to last, local to Port Alice, Heceta Island.

First light3:56 AM
Sunrise4:47 AM
Golden hour5:44 AM
Solar noon1:00 PM
Golden hour8:17 PM
Sunset9:14 PM
Last light10:05 PM
Moon tonight
Waxing Gibbous
87% lit · rises 7:37 PM · sets 12:20 AM
Best fishing times for Port Alice, Heceta Island

Daylight by month in Port Alice, Heceta Island

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan8:15 AM3:54 PM7h 39m
Feb7:19 AM4:59 PM9h 40m
Mar7:10 AM6:58 PM11h 48m
Apr5:49 AM8:01 PM14h 11m
May4:42 AM9:00 PM16h 17m
JunLongest4:09 AM9:41 PM17h 32m
Jul4:30 AM9:30 PM16h 59m
Aug5:26 AM8:31 PM15h 05m
Sep6:26 AM7:12 PM12h 46m
Oct7:25 AM5:54 PM10h 29m
Nov7:30 AM3:47 PM8h 17m
DecShortest8:18 AM3:21 PM7h 02m

Longest day around June 21 (17h 34m), shortest around December 21 (6h 59m). That is a swing of 10h 35m across the year.

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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Port Alice, Heceta Island

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 Port Alice, Heceta Island’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. Port Alice, Heceta Island runs from about 6h 59m at the shortest day to 17h 34m 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 Port Alice, Heceta Island tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.

Frequently asked

What time is sunrise and sunset in Port Alice, Heceta Island today?+

On Saturday, July 25, the sun rises at 4:47 AM and sets at 9:14 PM at Port Alice, Heceta Island, Alaska. First light (dawn) is around 3:56 AM and last light (dusk) is around 10:05 PM.

How many hours of daylight does Port Alice, Heceta Island get today?+

Saturday, July 25 has 16h 28m of daylight at Port Alice, Heceta Island. The days are getting shorter by about 3 minutes a day right now.

When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Port Alice, Heceta Island?+

The longest day at Port Alice, Heceta Island is around June 21 with 17h 34m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 6h 59m. That is a swing of 10h 35m 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 1:00 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 Port Alice, Heceta Island's exact coordinates (55.812°, -133.605°) 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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