Sunrise and Sunset in Sitka Today
In Sitka, United States, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:20 and sets at 18:16. The day length is 10h 56m. Solar noon is reached at 12:48.
Sitka: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sitka at 12:49 – 49 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 04:05, the latest on December 28 at 08:40.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:18 and latest on June 23 at 22:00.
The longest day of the year has 11 h 12 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sitka 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 | 08:28 | 15:53 | 7 h 26 min | southwest 231° |
| Feb | 07:28 | 17:02 | 9 h 34 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Mar | 07:16 | 19:05 | 11 h 49 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:52 | 20:11 | 14 h 19 min | west-northwest 290° |
| May | 04:42 | 21:14 | 16 h 33 min | northwest 309° |
| Jun | 04:05 | 21:58 | 17 h 52 min | northwest 319° |
| Jul | 04:29 | 21:44 | 17 h 15 min | northwest 314° |
| Aug | 05:28 | 20:41 | 15 h 12 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Sep | 06:32 | 19:18 | 12 h 46 min | west 276° |
| Oct | 07:35 | 17:57 | 10 h 23 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Nov | 07:43 | 15:47 | 8 h 4 min | southwest 235° |
| Dec | 08:34 | 15:18 | 6 h 45 min | southwest 225° |
Direction of sunset: northwest (319°) in June, southwest (225°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 94° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Sitka
Morning: 06:56–08:12 · Evening: 17:24–18:39
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sitka, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:56 to 08:12. The evening golden hour extends from 17:24 to 18:39. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sitka
Morning: 06:41–06:56 · Evening: 18:39–18:54
The Blue Hour in Sitka offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:41 to 06:56, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:39 to 18:54, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sitka
Sitka is located at a latitude of 57.05° and a longitude of -135.33°. The city is in the America/Sitka timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sitka vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sitka
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sitka. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 13m 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 Sitka, with up to 17h 54m 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 Sitka 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 Sitka brings the shortest days with only 6h 42m 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 Sitka
On the same latitude as Sitka
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sitka (57.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 56m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sitka
When does the sun rise in Sitka today?
Today the sun rises in Sitka at 07:18 and sets at 18:18.
How long is the day in Sitka today?
The day lasts 11h 1m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sitka today?
In the morning from 06:54–08:10, in the evening from 17:26–18:42.
When is the longest day in Sitka?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 42m.
When does it get dark in Sitka today?
It is dark from 18:56, fully dark from 20:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sitka. All times are in local time. How it is calculated