Sunrise and Sunset in Abashiri Today
In Abashiri, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:28 and sets at 16:52. The day length is 11h 24m. Solar noon is reached at 11:10.
Abashiri: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Abashiri at 11:10 – 50 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 03:39, the latest on January 3 at 06:57.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 15:44 and latest on June 27 at 19:10.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 36 min more daylight than the shortest.
Abashiri through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:54 | 16:09 | 9 h 15 min | west-southwest 241° | 112 h |
| Feb | 06:22 | 16:51 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 253° | 138 h |
| Mar | 05:36 | 17:28 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 172 h |
| Apr | 04:40 | 18:06 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 285° | 179 h |
| May | 03:57 | 18:41 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 298° | 187 h |
| Jun | 03:39 | 19:07 | 15 h 28 min | northwest 304° | 172 h |
| Jul | 03:53 | 19:03 | 15 h 10 min | west-northwest 302° | 168 h |
| Aug | 04:26 | 18:28 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 290° | 164 h |
| Sep | 05:01 | 17:34 | 12 h 33 min | west 275° | 163 h |
| Oct | 05:36 | 16:39 | 11 h 3 min | west 259° | 157 h |
| Nov | 06:17 | 15:57 | 9 h 40 min | west-southwest 245° | 121 h |
| Dec | 06:50 | 15:45 | 8 h 55 min | west-southwest 238° | 117 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 67° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 187 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 112 – 1,850 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Abashiri, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Abashiri
Morning: 05:10–06:07 · Evening: 16:13–17:09
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Abashiri, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:10 to 06:07. The evening golden hour extends from 16:13 to 17:09. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Abashiri
Morning: 04:59–05:10 · Evening: 17:09–17:20
The Blue Hour in Abashiri offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:59 to 05:10, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:09 to 17:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Abashiri
Abashiri is located at a latitude of 44.02° and a longitude of 144.27°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Abashiri vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Abashiri
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Abashiri. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Abashiri, with up to 15h 29m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Abashiri sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Abashiri brings the shortest days with only 8h 53m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Abashiri
On the same latitude as Abashiri
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Abashiri (44° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 24m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Abashiri
When does the sun rise in Abashiri today?
Today the sun rises in Abashiri at 05:28 and sets at 16:52.
How long is the day in Abashiri today?
The day lasts 11h 24m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Abashiri today?
In the morning from 05:10–06:07, in the evening from 16:13–17:09.
When is the longest day in Abashiri?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 29m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 53m.
When does it get dark in Abashiri today?
It is dark from 17:20, fully dark from 18:27.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Abashiri. All times are in local time. How it is calculated