Sitka
in Sitka City and Borough of Alaska, United States

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.053 and -135.331 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 3' 11" and W -135° 19' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:16 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/Sitka
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:42 am and 3:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.876 and 37.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fairbairn Settlement
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Sitka

Sitka in Sitka City and Borough (Alaska) with it's 8,863 citizens is a town in United States about 2,865 mi (or 4,610 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Current time in Sitka is now 07:16 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / Sitka with an UTC offset of -9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Sitka. The closest airport in United States is Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Juneau, Whitehorse, Ketchikan, and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 39 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Thursday, 14th of November 2024

4°C (40 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 15th of November 2024

4°C (40 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-0°C (31 °F)
Snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

WESTMARK SITKA HOTEL

Address
0,2 mi
330 SEWARD STREET
99835 SITKA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sitka's Eagle Bay Inn

Address
1,0 mi
1321 Sawmill Creek Rd
99835 Sitka
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 SITKA

Address
0,1 mi
404 SAWMILL CREEK RD.
99835 Sitka
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Shee Atika Totem Square Inn

Address
0,4 mi
201 Katlian Street
99835 Sitka
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ALASKA OCEAN VIEW B AND B

Address
1,0 mi
1101 EDGECUMBE DRIVE
99835 SITKA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Alaska Air AS67 Departing Sitka

Published: June 06, 2012
Length: 23:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Graeme Jones

Alaska Air flight AS67 departing Sitka for Juneau, Alaska on a Boeing 737-400 series, seated in 11F. Note the steepness of the climb after takeoff as well as the prompt bank to the right, due...


Sitka Alaska Herring Season 2014

Published: March 30, 2014
Length: 16:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jason Willis

Sitka Alaska Herring Season 2014.


COMMERCIAL FISHING PURSE SEINE FOR HERRING IN SITKA ALASKA

Published: September 02, 2010
Length: 51:15 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: allen3200

I want a job seining if anyone can help me.. Please read my channel INFO.


Alaska Cruise Sitka.m2ts

Published: November 16, 2012
Length: 54:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Al Fichera

The last Port of Call on the Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise was Sitka, Alaska. One of our favorite cities in Alaska. Sitka is like many other great American towns across the nation, a nice selection...


Sitka Animal Hospital's Dr. Dave Hunt

Published: February 08, 2015
Length: 31:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dr. Dave Hunt

Brother and sister kittens caught pawing and playing around after their procedure at Sitka Animal Hospital. When not taking care of the four legged friends of Sitka, Alaska, Dave Hunt is out...


Fresh - Sitka Alaska

Published: February 22, 2013
Length: 38:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SitkaCVB

Wild Alaskan salmon is delicious, nutritious, and sustainable. Come experience the full process - from ocean to plate - in Sitka, Alaska... where "Fresh" is just our way of life! (Paid for...


Sitka Sac Roe Bumper Boats

Published: March 26, 2010
Length: 50:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: seth perry

First opening sitka sac roe 2010. Shady Lady (now the Memry Anne of TLC's Hook,Line and sisters),and confidence collide during the first minute of the fishery.


Climate Change Youth Initiative Intern Experience at Sitka National Historical Park

Published: September 23, 2013
Length: 24:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NPS Inventory and Monitoring

Emily Noyd spent summer 2013 doing scientific technical work in Sitka National Historical Park. She presents her impressions of the work and of the organization.


Motorcycle tour of Sitka, Ak

Published: June 25, 2012
Length: 08:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Scott Horrigan

quick 5 minute video of what it's like to ride in Sitka.


Sitka, Alaska Fishing Trip

Published: July 27, 2014
Length: 00:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Austin Walker

Video montage of my recent fishing trip with Sitka Sea Roamer Charters in Sitka, Alaska.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Sitka, Alaska

The City and Borough of Sitka, formerly New Archangel under Russian rule, is a unified city-borough located on Baranof Island and the southern half of Chichagof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean (part of the Alaska Panhandle), in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the largest city-borough in the US, with a land area of 2,870.3 mi (7,434.1 km) and a total area (including water area) of 4,811.4 mi (12,460.8 km).

Located at 57.0516, -135.339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Alaska boroughs, Populated places established in the 8th millennium BC, Cities in Alaska, Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, United States colonial and territorial capitals, Populated places in Russian America, Former Russian colonies

Sitka Summer Music Festival

The Sitka Summer Music Festival (abbreviated SSMF) is a month-long classical chamber music festival in the community of Sitka, Alaska.

Located at 57.0499, -135.333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Festivals in Alaska, Visitor attractions in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, Music of Alaska, Classical music festivals in the United States, Summer festivals, Recurring events established in 1972

Whale Fest

Sitka WhaleFest is a celebration of marine wildlife, specifically cetaceans, held every November in Sitka in the U.S. state of Alaska. Guest speakers and researchers are brought to Sitka for a weekend of whale watching cruises, presentations, sea chantey concerts, a 10 K race beginning at Sitka's Whale Park, market with a cafe, and a mini-marine art show. The University of Alaska Southeast offers credit for taking part in the symposium and local marine biology students also take part.

Located at 57.0496, -135.337 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Festivals in Alaska, Visitor attractions in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

KTNL-TV

KTNL-TV, digital channel 7, is the CBS affiliate for southeast Alaska, licensed to Sitka. The station is owned by Ketchikan Television, LLC. KTNL is simulcast with its sister station in Ketchikan, KUBD channel 4.

Located at 57.0503, -135.336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
CBS network affiliates, Channel 7 digital TV stations in the United States, Ketchikan Television, LLC, Television channels and stations established in 1966, Television stations in Alaska, Channel 13 virtual TV stations in the United States

Pacific High School (Sitka, Alaska)

Pacific High School is an alternative high school in the Sitka School District located in Sitka, Alaska. It serves as an educational alternative to Sitka High School. It is based on the Expeditionary Learning Schools Outward Bound (ELOB) curriculum.

Located at 57.0516, -135.33 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Alaska, Alternative schools in the United States, Schools in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi

The Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi is a performance venue and meeting space modeled after a Tlingit clan house in Sitka, Alaska. Some translate the building's name to "The House of the Sitka People. " It is also known as the "Community House. " It is the home of the largest hand-carved house screen in Southeast Alaska. It is built on the location of the former school for Native children in Sitka.

Located at 57.0502, -135.339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Alaska culture, Buildings and structures in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, Houses in Alaska, Tlingit, Visitor attractions in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

Kettleson Memorial Library

Kettleson Memorial Library is the public library for Sitka, Alaska. Kettleson Memorial Library opened on the March 20, 1923 under the name of the Sitka Public Library. Previous European-language libraries in Sitka had either destroyed or been sold to other libraries on the north west coast of North America. The library was moved ten times and survived fire twice.

Located at 57.0497, -135.335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, Education in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, Libraries established in 1923, Public libraries in Alaska, Library buildings completed in 1968

KIFW

KIFW is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Sitka, Alaska, USA, the station serves the Alaska Panhandle area. The station is owned by Alaska Broadcast Communications, and features programing from ABC Radio . The studios for KIFW and its sister station KSBZ are at 611 Lake Street in Sitka.

Located at 57.0575, -135.334 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Adult contemporary radio stations in the United States, Radio stations in Alaska, Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

KSBZ

KSBZ (103.1 FM, "Rock 103") is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Sitka, Alaska. The station, established in 1990, is currently owned by Alaska Broadcast Communications, Inc.

Located at 57.0575, -135.334 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Alaska, Classic rock radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1990, Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

Swan Lake (Alaska)

Swan Lake, is a small lake located in the center of the town of Sitka, in Alaska. It is a man-made lake, created during the Russian occupation of Alaska as an income source during the winter. Russians would export ice to southern communities in the Pacific Northwest.

Located at 57.0556, -135.337 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Alaska, Landforms of Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

St. Michael's Cathedral (Sitka, Alaska)

St. Michael's Cathedral (Russian: Собор Архангела Михаила), also known as Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel (Russian: Собор Святого Архангела Михаила), is a cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska at Lincoln and Matsoutoff Streets in Sitka, Alaska. It has been a National Historic Landmark since 1962, notable as an exhibit of Russian influence in North America.

Located at 57.0501, -135.335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
19th-century Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Buildings and structures in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, Churches of Russian America, National Historic Landmarks in Alaska, Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in Alaska, Religious buildings completed in 1848

Sitka Pioneer Home

The Sitka Pioneer Home is an assisted living home in Sitka in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the oldest of the six homes in Alaska's Pioneer Home system. The building was designed by the Tacoma firm of Heath, Gove & Bell.

Located at 57.05, -135.338 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, Government buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Alaska, Housing in the United States, Frederick Heath buildings

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