Sunrise and Sunset in Aizuwakamatsu Today
In Aizuwakamatsu, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:41 and sets at 17:13. The day length is 11h 32m. Solar noon is reached at 11:27.
Aizuwakamatsu: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Aizuwakamatsu at 11:27 – 33 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 14 at 04:18, the latest on January 6 at 06:55.
The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 16:21 and latest on June 28 at 19:05.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.
Aizuwakamatsu 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 | 06:53 | 16:45 | 9 h 52 min | west-southwest 244° | 78 h |
| Feb | 06:30 | 17:19 | 10 h 49 min | west-southwest 255° | 99 h |
| Mar | 05:52 | 17:46 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 144 h |
| Apr | 05:06 | 18:15 | 13 h 9 min | west-northwest 283° | 172 h |
| May | 04:31 | 18:42 | 14 h 11 min | west-northwest 295° | 201 h |
| Jun | 04:18 | 19:02 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 301° | 165 h |
| Jul | 04:30 | 19:01 | 14 h 31 min | west-northwest 298° | 157 h |
| Aug | 04:55 | 18:33 | 13 h 37 min | west-northwest 288° | 195 h |
| Sep | 05:21 | 17:48 | 12 h 27 min | west 274° | 142 h |
| Oct | 05:47 | 17:03 | 11 h 16 min | west 260° | 122 h |
| Nov | 06:19 | 16:29 | 10 h 11 min | west-southwest 247° | 89 h |
| Dec | 06:47 | 16:23 | 9 h 36 min | west-southwest 241° | 67 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 60° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 201 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 67 – 1,631 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Aizu-Wakamatsu, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Aizuwakamatsu
Morning: 05:25–06:16 · Evening: 16:38–17:29
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Aizuwakamatsu, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:25 to 06:16. The evening golden hour extends from 16:38 to 17:29. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Aizuwakamatsu
Morning: 05:15–05:25 · Evening: 17:29–17:39
The Blue Hour in Aizuwakamatsu offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:15 to 05:25, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:29 to 17:39, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Aizuwakamatsu
Aizuwakamatsu is located at a latitude of 37.49° and a longitude of 139.95°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Aizuwakamatsu vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Aizuwakamatsu
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Aizuwakamatsu. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m 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 Aizuwakamatsu, with up to 14h 45m 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 Aizuwakamatsu sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Aizuwakamatsu brings the shortest days with only 9h 34m 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 Aizuwakamatsu
On the same latitude as Aizuwakamatsu
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Aizuwakamatsu (37.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 32m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Aizuwakamatsu
When does the sun rise in Aizuwakamatsu today?
Today the sun rises in Aizuwakamatsu at 05:41 and sets at 17:13.
How long is the day in Aizuwakamatsu today?
The day lasts 11h 32m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Aizuwakamatsu today?
In the morning from 05:25–06:16, in the evening from 16:38–17:29.
When is the longest day in Aizuwakamatsu?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 45m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 34m.
When does it get dark in Aizuwakamatsu today?
It is dark from 17:39, fully dark from 18:40.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Aizuwakamatsu. All times are in local time. How it is calculated