Golden hour in Anchorage today
In Anchorage today (Thursday, 1 October 2026), the morning golden hour runs from 08:09 to 09:07, and the evening golden hour from 18:28 to 19:26, all in Anchorage local time.
Golden hour and blue hour times for Anchorage, United States, in local time. For any other date, use the golden hour calculator.
| Window | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hourcool blue light before sunrise | 07:26 | 08:09 | 43 min |
| Morning golden hourwarm light just after sunrise | 08:09 | 09:07 | 58 min |
| Evening golden hourwarm light just before sunset | 18:28 | 19:26 | 58 min |
| Evening blue hourcool blue light after sunset | 19:26 | 20:09 | 43 min |
Golden hour in Anchorage
Golden hour is the stretch just after sunrise and again just before sunset when the sun sits low and its light turns warm and soft. Its length depends on latitude and the time of year, so it is worth checking the exact window for Anchorage rather than assuming a flat sixty minutes.
Frequently asked questions about golden hour in Anchorage
What time is golden hour in Anchorage today?
On Thursday, 1 October 2026, the evening golden hour in Anchorage runs from 18:28 to 19:26, and the morning golden hour from 08:09 to 09:07, in local time.
How long is golden hour in Anchorage?
Today the evening golden hour in Anchorage lasts about 58 minutes. Across the year it ranges from roughly 58 minutes to 1h 27m, shorter near midsummer's high sun and longer when the sun sets at a shallow angle.
When is blue hour in Anchorage?
The evening blue hour in Anchorage follows sunset, from 19:26 to 20:09 today, when the sky glows a deep even blue. The morning blue hour comes just before sunrise.
Does golden hour change through the year in Anchorage?
Yes. As the sun's path shifts with the seasons, both the timing and the length of golden hour move. In Anchorage the window is longest around the June solstice and shortest around the December solstice, which is why photographers check the exact times for the day they are shooting.
Every time on this page is computed from Anchorage's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.