Denali National Park: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Denali National Park, United States, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 08:27 and sets at 19:10. The day length is 10h 42m. Solar noon is reached at 13:49.

Denali National Park: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Denali National Park at 13:49 – 1 h 49 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 19 at 03:47, the latest on December 25 at 10:44.

The sun sets earliest on December 17 at 15:15 and latest on June 21 at 00:19.

The longest day of the year has 15 h 59 min more daylight than the shortest.

Denali National Park through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

Direction of sunset: north-northwest (336°) in June, south-southwest (212°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 124° along the horizon.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Denali National Park

Morning: 07:59–09:32 · Evening: 18:05–19:38

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Denali National Park, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:59 to 09:32. The evening golden hour extends from 18:05 to 19:38. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Denali National Park

Morning: 07:41–07:59 · Evening: 19:38–19:56

The Blue Hour in Denali National Park offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:41 to 07:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:38 to 19:56, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Denali National Park

Denali National Park is located at a latitude of 63.33° and a longitude of -150.50°. The city is in the America/Anchorage timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Denali National Park vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Denali National Park

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Denali National Park. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 17m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.

Summer brings the longest days to Denali National Park, with up to 20h 32m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.

Autumn in Denali National Park sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 15m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Denali National Park brings the shortest days with only 4h 33m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.

Explore More

• Sunrise today in Denali National Park – Journal
• Compare sunrise times in all cities
• Learn more about the Golden Hour
• Learn more about the Blue Hour
• Watch the live day/night cycle on the 3D Globe
• 2027 as a table (CSV)

Questions about the sun in Denali National Park

When does the sun rise in Denali National Park today?

Today the sun rises in Denali National Park at 08:25 and sets at 19:13.

How long is the day in Denali National Park today?

The day lasts 10h 48m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Denali National Park today?

In the morning from 07:56–09:29, in the evening from 18:09–19:41.

When is the longest day in Denali National Park?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 20h 32m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 33m.

When does it get dark in Denali National Park today?

It is dark from 19:59, fully dark from 21:49.