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Sun Times in Nome
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Nome?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Nome (America/Nome). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Nome?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Nome (America/Nome). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Nome?
Golden hour times for Nome 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 Nome?
The day length for Nome is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Nome?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Nome is shown in the times above (America/Nome). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Nome?
Sunset and dusk times for Nome are displayed above (America/Nome). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Nome?
Twilight duration in Nome 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 Nome?
The earliest sunrise in Nome in 2026 is at 4:19 AM on June 17 (America/Nome). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Nome?
The latest sunset in Nome in 2026 is at 11:57 PM on August 4 (America/Nome). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Nome?
After sunset in Nome, 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 Nome 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 Nome
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Nome on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:32 AM | 4:50 PM | 5h 19m |
| February | 9:57 AM | 6:35 PM | 8h 38m |
| March | 9:18 AM | 9:03 PM | 11h 45m |
| April | 7:27 AM | 10:38 PM | 15h 11m |
| May | 5:41 AM | 12:17 AM | 18h 35m |
| June | 4:21 AM | 1:43 AM | 21h 22m |
| July | 5:10 AM | 1:02 AM | 19h 53m |
| August | 6:51 AM | 11:18 PM | 16h 27m |
| September | 8:25 AM | 9:26 PM | 13h 01m |
| October | 9:54 AM | 7:39 PM | 9h 45m |
| November | 10:34 AM | 4:56 PM | 6h 22m |
| December | 11:56 AM | 3:56 PM | 4h 00m |