Cape St. Elias Light

Chugach Census Area, Alaska

Listed as a lighthouse · United States

Location

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59.79833, -144.59889

Map position: accurate to about 30 m · Public access: unknown

Before you go: access, hours, tours and tickets are not listed here. Some lights stand on breakwaters, islands or private land - check locally.

Sunset at this lighthouse, 2027

Times in Alaska Time (AKDT/AKST)

DateSunsetCivil duskSun sets toward
Mar 20 (March equinox)Daylight 12 h 13 min7:53 PM AKDT8:35 PM AKDT272° west
Jun 21 (June solstice)Daylight 18 h 48 min11:04 PM AKDT12:45 AM AKDT (next day)325° northwest
Sep 23 (September equinox)Daylight 12 h 10 min7:35 PM AKDT8:16 PM AKDT271° west
Dec 22 (December solstice)Daylight 5 h 56 min3:35 PM AKST4:32 PM AKST220° southwest
  • Jun 21 · 325°
  • Mar 20 · 272°
  • Sep 23 · 271°
  • Dec 22 · 220°

Degrees from true north

Sunset on the 15th of each month

  1. Jan4:12 PM
  2. Feb5:31 PM
  3. Mar7:41 PM
  4. Apr8:56 PM
  5. May10:09 PM
  6. Jun11:01 PM
  7. Jul10:43 PM
  8. Aug9:30 PM
  9. Sep7:59 PM
  10. Oct6:30 PM
  11. Nov4:10 PM
  12. Dec3:33 PM

AKDT from March to October, AKST from November to February

Calculated for the lighthouse's map position, a flat sea horizon and sea level. Hills, buildings and weather change what you see on site. These are sun times, not visiting hours.

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Illustrative photo: lantern gallery railing in fogIllustrative photo

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List updated Nov 9, 2026