Sun Times in Fairbanks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Fairbanks?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Fairbanks (America/Anchorage). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Fairbanks?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Fairbanks (America/Anchorage). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Fairbanks?
Golden hour times for Fairbanks are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Fairbanks?
The day length for Fairbanks is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Fairbanks?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Fairbanks is shown in the times above (America/Anchorage). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Fairbanks?
Sunset and dusk times for Fairbanks are displayed above (America/Anchorage). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Fairbanks?
Twilight duration in Fairbanks varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Fairbanks?
The earliest sunrise in Fairbanks in 2026 is at 2:57 AM on June 19 (America/Anchorage). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Fairbanks?
The latest sunset in Fairbanks in 2026 is at 11:58 PM on May 29 (America/Anchorage). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Fairbanks?
After sunset in Fairbanks, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Fairbanks shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Fairbanks
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Fairbanks on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:25 AM | 3:35 PM | 5h 10m |
| February | 8:48 AM | 5:22 PM | 8h 34m |
| March | 8:08 AM | 7:52 PM | 11h 44m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 9:28 PM | 15h 14m |
| May | 4:26 AM | 11:10 PM | 18h 43m |
| June | 3:00 AM | 12:43 AM | 21h 43m |
| July | 3:53 AM | 11:58 PM | 20h 05m |
| August | 5:38 AM | 10:09 PM | 16h 32m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 8:44 AM | 6:27 PM | 9h 43m |
| November | 9:27 AM | 3:42 PM | 6h 16m |
| December | 10:52 AM | 2:39 PM | 3h 47m |
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