Sunrise and Sunset in Amagasaki Today
In Amagasaki, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:57 and sets at 17:33. The day length is 11h 35m. Solar noon is reached at 11:45.
Amagasaki: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Amagasaki at 11:45 – 15 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 04:44, the latest on January 7 at 07:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:47 and latest on June 29 at 19:15.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 40 min more daylight than the shortest.
Amagasaki 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 | 07:05 | 17:10 | 10 h 5 min | west-southwest 245° | 147 h |
| Feb | 06:44 | 17:40 | 10 h 57 min | west-southwest 255° | 141 h |
| Mar | 06:09 | 18:05 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 172 h |
| Apr | 05:27 | 18:30 | 13 h 3 min | west-northwest 283° | 193 h |
| May | 04:55 | 18:54 | 13 h 58 min | west-northwest 294° | 204 h |
| Jun | 04:44 | 19:12 | 14 h 28 min | west-northwest 299° | 154 h |
| Jul | 04:56 | 19:12 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 297° | 184 h |
| Aug | 05:18 | 18:46 | 13 h 28 min | west-northwest 288° | 222 h |
| Sep | 05:40 | 18:05 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 162 h |
| Oct | 06:03 | 17:24 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° | 166 h |
| Nov | 06:31 | 16:53 | 10 h 22 min | west-southwest 248° | 153 h |
| Dec | 06:57 | 16:48 | 9 h 51 min | west-southwest 242° | 152 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 222 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 141 – 2,050 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Osaka, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Amagasaki
Morning: 05:42–06:31 · Evening: 16:59–17:48
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Amagasaki, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:42 to 06:31. The evening golden hour extends from 16:59 to 17:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Amagasaki
Morning: 05:32–05:42 · Evening: 17:48–17:58
The Blue Hour in Amagasaki offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:32 to 05:42, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:48 to 17:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Amagasaki
Amagasaki is located at a latitude of 34.72° and a longitude of 135.42°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Amagasaki vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Amagasaki
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Amagasaki. 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 Amagasaki, with up to 14h 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 Amagasaki 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 Amagasaki brings the shortest days with only 9h 50m 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 Amagasaki
On the same latitude as Amagasaki
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Amagasaki (34.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 35m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Amagasaki
When does the sun rise in Amagasaki today?
Today the sun rises in Amagasaki at 05:57 and sets at 17:33.
How long is the day in Amagasaki today?
The day lasts 11h 35m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Amagasaki today?
In the morning from 05:42–06:31, in the evening from 16:59–17:48.
When is the longest day in Amagasaki?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 29m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 50m.
When does it get dark in Amagasaki today?
It is dark from 17:58, fully dark from 18:57.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Amagasaki. All times are in local time. How it is calculated