Sunrise and Sunset in Fairbanks Today
In Fairbanks, United States, the sun rises today on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 08:16 and sets at 18:59. The day length is 10h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 13:38.
Fairbanks: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Fairbanks at 13:39 – 1 h 39 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 20 at 02:57, the latest on December 24 at 10:59.
The sun sets earliest on December 18 at 14:39 and latest on June 21 at 00:47.
The longest day of the year has 18 h 9 min more daylight than the shortest.
Fairbanks through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10:25 | 15:35 | 5 h 10 min | southwest 216° |
| Feb | 08:48 | 17:22 | 8 h 34 min | west-southwest 242° |
| Mar | 08:08 | 19:52 | 11 h 44 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:14 | 21:28 | 15 h 14 min | west-northwest 296° |
| May | 04:26 | 23:10 | 18 h 43 min | northwest 323° |
| Jun | 03:00 | 00:43 | 21 h 43 min | north-northwest 344° |
| Jul | 03:53 | 23:57 | 20 h 5 min | north-northwest 332° |
| Aug | 05:38 | 22:09 | 16 h 32 min | northwest 306° |
| Sep | 07:13 | 20:16 | 13 h 3 min | west 278° |
| Oct | 08:44 | 18:27 | 9 h 43 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Nov | 09:27 | 15:42 | 6 h 16 min | southwest 224° |
| Dec | 10:52 | 14:39 | 3 h 47 min | south-southwest 206° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (344°) in June, south-southwest (206°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 139° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Fairbanks
Morning: 07:46–09:24 · Evening: 17:51–19:29
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Fairbanks, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:46 to 09:24. The evening golden hour extends from 17:51 to 19:29. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Fairbanks
Morning: 07:27–07:46 · Evening: 19:29–19:48
The Blue Hour in Fairbanks offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:27 to 07:46, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:29 to 19:48, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Fairbanks
Fairbanks is located at a latitude of 64.84° and a longitude of -147.72°. The city is in the America/Anchorage timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Fairbanks vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Fairbanks
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Fairbanks. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 18m 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 Fairbanks, with up to 21h 50m 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 Fairbanks sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 16m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Fairbanks brings the shortest days with only 3h 41m 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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Questions about the sun in Fairbanks
When does the sun rise in Fairbanks today?
Today the sun rises in Fairbanks at 08:13 and sets at 19:03.
How long is the day in Fairbanks today?
The day lasts 10h 50m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Fairbanks today?
In the morning from 07:43–09:21, in the evening from 17:55–19:33.
When is the longest day in Fairbanks?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 21h 50m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 3h 41m.
When does it get dark in Fairbanks today?
It is dark from 19:52, fully dark from 21:49.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Fairbanks. All times are in local time. How it is calculated