Sunrise and Sunset in Engaru Today
In Engaru, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:31 and sets at 16:55. The day length is 11h 24m. Solar noon is reached at 11:13.
Engaru: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Engaru at 11:13 – 47 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 15 at 03:42, the latest on January 3 at 07:00.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 15:47 and latest on June 27 at 19:13.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 37 min more daylight than the shortest.
Engaru 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 | 06:57 | 16:12 | 9 h 15 min | west-southwest 241° | 112 h |
| Feb | 06:25 | 16:54 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 253° | 138 h |
| Mar | 05:39 | 17:31 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 172 h |
| Apr | 04:43 | 18:09 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 285° | 179 h |
| May | 04:00 | 18:44 | 14 h 45 min | west-northwest 298° | 187 h |
| Jun | 03:42 | 19:10 | 15 h 28 min | northwest 304° | 172 h |
| Jul | 03:56 | 19:06 | 15 h 10 min | west-northwest 302° | 168 h |
| Aug | 04:28 | 18:31 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 291° | 164 h |
| Sep | 05:04 | 17:37 | 12 h 33 min | west 275° | 163 h |
| Oct | 05:39 | 16:42 | 11 h 3 min | west 259° | 157 h |
| Nov | 06:20 | 15:59 | 9 h 40 min | west-southwest 245° | 121 h |
| Dec | 06:53 | 15:48 | 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 Engaru
Morning: 05:13–06:09 · Evening: 16:16–17:12
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Engaru, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:13 to 06:09. The evening golden hour extends from 16:16 to 17:12. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Engaru
Morning: 05:02–05:13 · Evening: 17:12–17:23
The Blue Hour in Engaru offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:02 to 05:13, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:12 to 17:23, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Engaru
Engaru is located at a latitude of 44.05° and a longitude of 143.55°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Engaru vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Engaru
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Engaru. 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 Engaru, with up to 15h 30m 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 Engaru 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 Engaru 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 Engaru
On the same latitude as Engaru
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Engaru (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 Engaru
When does the sun rise in Engaru today?
Today the sun rises in Engaru at 05:31 and sets at 16:55.
How long is the day in Engaru today?
The day lasts 11h 24m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Engaru today?
In the morning from 05:13–06:09, in the evening from 16:16–17:12.
When is the longest day in Engaru?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 30m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 53m.
When does it get dark in Engaru today?
It is dark from 17:23, fully dark from 18:30.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Engaru. All times are in local time. How it is calculated