Sun Times in Homer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Homer?
Sunrise in Homer on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 7:05 AM (America/Anchorage). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Homer?
Sunset in Homer on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 is at 9:04 PM (America/Anchorage). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Homer?
Morning golden hour in Homer ends at 8:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:09 PM.
How long is the day in Homer?
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Homer there are 13 hours and 59 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Homer?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Homer at 2:05 PM (America/Anchorage). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Homer?
In Homer, sunset is at 9:04 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 11:54 PM (America/Anchorage). Civil twilight ends at 9:48 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Homer?
Twilight in Homer lasts approximately 170 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Homer?
The earliest sunrise in Homer in 2026 is at 4:45 AM on June 17 (America/Anchorage). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Homer?
The latest sunset in Homer in 2026 is at 11:30 PM on June 21 (America/Anchorage). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Homer?
After sunset at 9:04 PM in Homer, civil twilight ends at 9:48 PM — about 44 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 11:54 PM (America/Anchorage).
What these times mean
Solar times in Homer 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 Homer
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Homer on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:50 AM | 4:41 PM | 6h 51m |
| February | 8:41 AM | 5:59 PM | 9h 18m |
| March | 8:21 AM | 8:09 PM | 11h 48m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 9:24 PM | 14h 34m |
| May | 5:30 AM | 10:36 PM | 17h 06m |
| June | 4:46 AM | 11:27 PM | 18h 42m |
| July | 5:13 AM | 11:09 PM | 17h 56m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 9:56 PM | 15h 34m |
| September | 7:35 AM | 8:25 PM | 12h 51m |
| October | 8:45 AM | 6:57 PM | 10h 11m |
| November | 9:02 AM | 4:38 PM | 7h 35m |
| December | 10:00 AM | 4:02 PM | 6h 02m |
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