Mount McKinley: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Mount McKinley, United States, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 08:29 and sets at 19:12. The day length is 10h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 13:51.
Mount McKinley: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Mount McKinley at 13:52 – 1 h 52 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 03:54, the latest on December 25 at 10:42.
The sun sets earliest on December 17 at 15:21 and latest on June 21 at 00:16.
The longest day of the year has 15 h 41 min more daylight than the shortest.
Mount McKinley 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 | 10:18 | 16:09 | 5 h 51 min | southwest 220° |
| Feb | 08:53 | 17:44 | 8 h 51 min | west-southwest 244° |
| Mar | 08:20 | 20:06 | 11 h 45 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:35 | 21:34 | 14 h 59 min | west-northwest 295° |
| May | 04:59 | 23:03 | 18 h 4 min | northwest 319° |
| Jun | 03:56 | 00:13 | 20 h 17 min | north-northwest 335° |
| Jul | 04:34 | 23:43 | 19 h 10 min | north-northwest 326° |
| Aug | 06:02 | 22:11 | 16 h 9 min | west-northwest 304° |
| Sep | 07:29 | 20:27 | 12 h 58 min | west 277° |
| Oct | 08:52 | 18:46 | 9 h 54 min | west-southwest 252° |
| Nov | 09:24 | 16:11 | 6 h 47 min | southwest 227° |
| Dec | 10:36 | 15:21 | 4 h 45 min | south-southwest 212° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (335°) in June, south-southwest (212°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 122° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Mount McKinley
Morning: 08:01–09:33 · Evening: 18:08–19:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Mount McKinley, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:01 to 09:33. The evening golden hour extends from 18:08 to 19:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Mount McKinley
Morning: 07:43–08:01 · Evening: 19:40–19:58
The Blue Hour in Mount McKinley offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:43 to 08:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:40 to 19:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Mount McKinley
Mount McKinley is located at a latitude of 63.07° and a longitude of -151.01°. The city is in the America/Anchorage timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Mount McKinley vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Mount McKinley
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Mount McKinley. 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 Mount McKinley, with up to 20h 21m 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 Mount McKinley 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 Mount McKinley brings the shortest days with only 4h 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 Mount McKinley
When does the sun rise in Mount McKinley today?
Today the sun rises in Mount McKinley at 08:26 and sets at 19:15.
How long is the day in Mount McKinley today?
The day lasts 10h 49m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mount McKinley today?
In the morning from 07:58–09:30, in the evening from 18:12–19:44.
When is the longest day in Mount McKinley?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 20h 21m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 41m.
When does it get dark in Mount McKinley today?
It is dark from 20:01, fully dark from 21:50.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Mount McKinley. All times are in local time. How it is calculated