Sunrise and Sunset in Nikiski Today
In Nikiski, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 08:29 and sets at 19:14. The day length is 10h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 13:52.
Nikiski: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Nikiski 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 04:32, the latest on December 26 at 10:15.
The sun sets earliest on December 16 at 15:51 and latest on June 22 at 23:41.
The longest day of the year has 13 h 30 min more daylight than the shortest.
Nikiski 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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 09:57 | 16:32 | 6 h 35 min | southwest 225° | 83 h |
| Feb | 08:44 | 17:54 | 9 h 10 min | west-southwest 246° | 121 h |
| Mar | 08:21 | 20:08 | 11 h 47 min | west 268° | 196 h |
| Apr | 06:45 | 21:26 | 14 h 41 min | west-northwest 293° | 235 h |
| May | 05:21 | 22:43 | 17 h 22 min | northwest 314° | 289 h |
| Jun | 04:33 | 23:38 | 19 h 6 min | north-northwest 327° | 275 h |
| Jul | 05:02 | 23:18 | 18 h 15 min | northwest 320° | 250 h |
| Aug | 06:16 | 22:00 | 15 h 43 min | west-northwest 301° | 204 h |
| Sep | 07:33 | 20:25 | 12 h 53 min | west 277° | 160 h |
| Oct | 08:46 | 18:53 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 253° | 117 h |
| Nov | 09:08 | 16:30 | 7 h 22 min | southwest 231° | 81 h |
| Dec | 10:09 | 15:51 | 5 h 42 min | southwest 219° | 52 h |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (327°) in June, southwest (219°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 108° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 289 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 52 – 2,063 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Anchorage/Intl, AK, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Nikiski
Morning: 08:03–09:28 · Evening: 18:15–19:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Nikiski, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:03 to 09:28. The evening golden hour extends from 18:15 to 19:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Nikiski
Morning: 07:46–08:03 · Evening: 19:40–19:57
The Blue Hour in Nikiski offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:46 to 08:03, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:40 to 19:57, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Nikiski
Nikiski is located at a latitude of 60.69° and a longitude of -151.29°. The city is in the America/Anchorage timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Nikiski vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Nikiski
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Nikiski. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 15m 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 Nikiski, with up to 19h 9m 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 Nikiski sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 14m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Nikiski brings the shortest days with only 5h 38m 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.
Cities near Nikiski
On the same latitude as Nikiski
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Nikiski (60.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Nikiski
When does the sun rise in Nikiski today?
Today the sun rises in Nikiski at 08:26 and sets at 19:17.
How long is the day in Nikiski today?
The day lasts 10h 51m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nikiski today?
In the morning from 08:00–09:25, in the evening from 18:19–19:43.
When is the longest day in Nikiski?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 19h 9m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 38m.
When does it get dark in Nikiski today?
It is dark from 20:00, fully dark from 21:39.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Nikiski. All times are in local time. How it is calculated