Sunrise and Sunset in Seward Today
In Seward, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 08:21 and sets at 19:08. The day length is 10h 47m. Solar noon is reached at 13:45.
Seward: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Seward at 13:45 – 1 h 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 04:32, the latest on December 26 at 10:02.
The sun sets earliest on December 15 at 15:49 and latest on June 22 at 23:27.
The longest day of the year has 13 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.
Seward 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 | 09:45 | 16:29 | 6 h 44 min | southwest 226° | 83 h |
| Feb | 08:35 | 17:49 | 9 h 14 min | west-southwest 246° | 121 h |
| Mar | 08:13 | 20:00 | 11 h 47 min | west 268° | 196 h |
| Apr | 06:39 | 21:17 | 14 h 37 min | west-northwest 292° | 235 h |
| May | 05:18 | 22:31 | 17 h 13 min | northwest 313° | 289 h |
| Jun | 04:32 | 23:24 | 18 h 52 min | northwest 325° | 275 h |
| Jul | 05:01 | 23:05 | 18 h 4 min | northwest 319° | 250 h |
| Aug | 06:12 | 21:50 | 15 h 38 min | west-northwest 300° | 204 h |
| Sep | 07:26 | 20:17 | 12 h 52 min | west 277° | 160 h |
| Oct | 08:38 | 18:47 | 10 h 9 min | west-southwest 254° | 117 h |
| Nov | 08:57 | 16:26 | 7 h 30 min | southwest 232° | 81 h |
| Dec | 09:56 | 15:49 | 5 h 53 min | southwest 220° | 52 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (325°) in June, southwest (220°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 105° 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 Seward
Morning: 07:55–09:18 · Evening: 18:10–19:33
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Seward, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:55 to 09:18. The evening golden hour extends from 18:10 to 19:33. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Seward
Morning: 07:39–07:55 · Evening: 19:33–19:49
The Blue Hour in Seward offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:39 to 07:55, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:33 to 19:49, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Seward
Seward is located at a latitude of 60.10° and a longitude of -149.44°. The city is in the America/Anchorage timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Seward vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Seward
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Seward. 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 Seward, with up to 18h 55m 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 Seward 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 Seward brings the shortest days with only 5h 50m 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 Seward
On the same latitude as Seward
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Seward (60.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 47m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Seward
When does the sun rise in Seward today?
Today the sun rises in Seward at 08:18 and sets at 19:11.
How long is the day in Seward today?
The day lasts 10h 53m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Seward today?
In the morning from 07:52–09:15, in the evening from 18:13–19:36.
When is the longest day in Seward?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 18h 55m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 5h 50m.
When does it get dark in Seward today?
It is dark from 19:52, fully dark from 21:30.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Seward. All times are in local time. How it is calculated