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Sun Times in Ketchikan
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ketchikan?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ketchikan (America/Sitka). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ketchikan?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ketchikan (America/Sitka). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ketchikan?
Golden hour times for Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan?
The day length for Ketchikan is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ketchikan?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ketchikan is shown in the times above (America/Sitka). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ketchikan?
Sunset and dusk times for Ketchikan are displayed above (America/Sitka). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Ketchikan?
Twilight duration in Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan?
The earliest sunrise in Ketchikan in 2026 is at 4:04 AM on June 13 (America/Sitka). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ketchikan?
The latest sunset in Ketchikan in 2026 is at 9:32 PM on June 20 (America/Sitka). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ketchikan?
After sunset in Ketchikan, 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 Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ketchikan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 3:49 PM | 7h 45m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 44m |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 5:41 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 10m |
| May | 4:36 AM | 8:50 PM | 16h 14m |
| June | 4:04 AM | 9:30 PM | 17h 26m |
| July | 4:26 AM | 9:18 PM | 16h 52m |
| August | 5:20 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 00m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 44m |
| October | 7:17 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 29m |
| November | 7:20 AM | 3:41 PM | 8h 20m |
| December | 8:07 AM | 3:15 PM | 7h 08m |