Dusk and last light in Anchorage
Last light (civil dusk) in Anchorage today fades at 20:09, about 43 minutes after the sun sets at 19:26. The sky is fully dark by astronomical dusk at 21:53. Times for Thursday, 1 October 2026, in Anchorage's local time zone.
| Stage | What it means | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset | the sun dips below the horizon | 19:26 |
| Civil dusk (last light) | sun 6° below, usable light ends | 20:09 |
| Nautical dusk | sun 12° below, sea horizon gone | 21:00 |
| Astronomical dusk | sun 18° below, full night | 21:53 |
Dusk in Anchorage, stage by stage
Dusk in Anchorage runs the same three stages as dawn, in reverse. Once the sun sets, civil dusk, the last usable light, lingers until the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon. Nautical dusk follows at 12 degrees, when the sea horizon disappears, and astronomical dusk at 18 degrees, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. How long dusk lasts depends on Anchorage's latitude: near the equator night falls fast, while at high latitudes dusk can stretch for hours or, in high summer, never fully darken. Every time here is computed for Anchorage's coordinates and shown in its local time zone.
Frequently asked questions about dusk in Anchorage
What time is last light in Anchorage today?
Last light (civil dusk) in Anchorage fades at 20:09 on Thursday, 1 October 2026, about 43 minutes after sunset at 19:26. All times are in Anchorage's local time zone.
What is the difference between dusk and sunset in Anchorage?
Sunset is the instant the sun disappears below the horizon in Anchorage; dusk is the fading twilight that follows. Last light (civil dusk) ends the usable light after sunset.
When does it get fully dark in Anchorage?
Anchorage reaches full darkness at astronomical dusk, 21:53 on Thursday, 1 October 2026, when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon.
Every time on this page is computed from Anchorage's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.