Sunrise and Sunset in Elmendorf Air Force Base Today
In Elmendorf Air Force Base, United States, the sun rises today on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 07:44 and sets at 19:57. The day length is 12h 12m. Solar noon is reached at 13:50.
Golden Hour in Elmendorf Air Force Base
Morning: 07:44–08:41 · Evening: 18:59–19:57
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Elmendorf Air Force Base, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:44 to 08:41. The evening golden hour extends from 18:59 to 19:57. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Elmendorf Air Force Base
Morning: 07:01–07:18 · Evening: 20:23–20:40
The Blue Hour in Elmendorf Air Force Base offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:01 to 07:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:23 to 20:40, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Elmendorf Air Force Base
Elmendorf Air Force Base is located at a latitude of 61.26° and a longitude of -149.63°. The city is in the America/Anchorage timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Elmendorf Air Force Base vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Elmendorf Air Force Base
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Elmendorf Air Force Base. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 1m 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 Elmendorf Air Force Base, with up to 19h 24m 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 Elmendorf Air Force Base sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 6m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Elmendorf Air Force Base brings the shortest days with only 5h 26m 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.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Elmendorf Air Force Base. All times are in local time.