Sunrise and Sunset in Juneau Today
In Juneau, United States, the sun rises today on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 07:13 and sets at 18:16. The day length is 11h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 12:45.
Juneau: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Juneau at 12:45 – 45 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 18 at 03:50, the latest on December 27 at 08:46.
The sun sets earliest on December 15 at 15:05 and latest on June 23 at 22:08.
The longest day of the year has 11 h 54 min more daylight than the shortest.
Juneau 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 | 08:32 | 15:42 | 7 h 10 min | southwest 229° |
| Feb | 07:29 | 16:55 | 9 h 26 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Mar | 07:12 | 19:01 | 11 h 48 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:45 | 20:11 | 14 h 26 min | west-northwest 291° |
| May | 04:30 | 21:18 | 16 h 48 min | northwest 310° |
| Jun | 03:51 | 22:05 | 18 h 14 min | northwest 321° |
| Jul | 04:16 | 21:49 | 17 h 33 min | northwest 316° |
| Aug | 05:20 | 20:42 | 15 h 22 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Sep | 06:27 | 19:16 | 12 h 48 min | west 276° |
| Oct | 07:34 | 17:51 | 10 h 18 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Nov | 07:46 | 15:37 | 7 h 51 min | southwest 234° |
| Dec | 08:40 | 15:05 | 6 h 25 min | southwest 223° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (321°) in June, southwest (223°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 98° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Juneau
Morning: 06:49–08:07 · Evening: 17:22–18:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Juneau, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:49 to 08:07. The evening golden hour extends from 17:22 to 18:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Juneau
Morning: 06:34–06:49 · Evening: 18:40–18:55
The Blue Hour in Juneau offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:34 to 06:49, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:40 to 18:55, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Juneau
Juneau is located at a latitude of 58.30° and a longitude of -134.42°. The city is in the America/Juneau timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Juneau vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Juneau
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Juneau. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 14m 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 Juneau, with up to 18h 17m 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 Juneau sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Juneau brings the shortest days with only 6h 22m 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.
On the same latitude as Juneau
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Juneau (58.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 3m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Juneau
When does the sun rise in Juneau today?
Today the sun rises in Juneau at 07:11 and sets at 18:19.
How long is the day in Juneau today?
The day lasts 11h 8m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Juneau today?
In the morning from 06:47–08:05, in the evening from 17:25–18:43.
When is the longest day in Juneau?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 22m.
When does it get dark in Juneau today?
It is dark from 18:58, fully dark from 20:31.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Juneau. All times are in local time. How it is calculated