What time does it get dark in Alaska?

A few years ago we were in Fairbanks, AK in July. At midnight, we were sitting in a restaurant which overlooked a lake. It was totally daylight and we watched people riding on their Jet-Skis aound the lake. When do they sleep?

Mike,

I knew it was light in Alaska, but virtual total light. Did know that about the time zones. :)

Steve

There are 24 time zones...  Actually, there might be a couple that are on half hours, too... 

I would love to get up there and see the midnight sun.

Mike - on June 21, the day of the summer solstice,  you can get tee times 24 hours a day at at least one course in Fairbanks.

My mom lived in AK for a bit and she had to put foil on the windows in the summer.

I would Love to see the Northern lights - did you get that chance Mike?

Sincerely,

Grace

I don't know that I could get used to that.  That would be as bad as when your parents made you go to bed as kid when it was still bright outside.

Wow,

Did not know that Alaska had a different time zone, that's interesting. But I did hear there is about 6 months of daylight in the summer and 6 months of darkness in the winter. I definitely would have to choose the summer months. Really enjoying reading about y'alls adventure in Alaska.