Sunrise and Sunset in Hakodate Today
In Hakodate, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:40 and sets at 17:07. The day length is 11h 27m. Solar noon is reached at 11:24.
Hakodate: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hakodate at 11:24 – 36 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 04:01, the latest on January 4 at 07:04.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:06 and latest on June 27 at 19:16.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hakodate 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 | 07:02 | 16:30 | 9 h 29 min | west-southwest 242° | 103 h |
| Feb | 06:33 | 17:09 | 10 h 36 min | west-southwest 254° | 118 h |
| Mar | 05:49 | 17:43 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 159 h |
| Apr | 04:57 | 18:17 | 13 h 20 min | west-northwest 284° | 186 h |
| May | 04:17 | 18:49 | 14 h 32 min | west-northwest 297° | 199 h |
| Jun | 04:01 | 19:13 | 15 h 12 min | west-northwest 303° | 173 h |
| Jul | 04:15 | 19:10 | 14 h 55 min | west-northwest 300° | 134 h |
| Aug | 04:44 | 18:37 | 13 h 53 min | west-northwest 290° | 148 h |
| Sep | 05:16 | 17:47 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 161 h |
| Oct | 05:48 | 16:56 | 11 h 8 min | west 259° | 164 h |
| Nov | 06:25 | 16:16 | 9 h 51 min | west-southwest 246° | 109 h |
| Dec | 06:56 | 16:07 | 9 h 10 min | west-southwest 239° | 92 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 64° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 199 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 92 – 1,746 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Hakodate, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Hakodate
Morning: 05:23–06:18 · Evening: 16:30–17:24
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hakodate, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:23 to 06:18. The evening golden hour extends from 16:30 to 17:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hakodate
Morning: 05:13–05:23 · Evening: 17:24–17:35
The Blue Hour in Hakodate offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:13 to 05:23, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:24 to 17:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hakodate
Hakodate is located at a latitude of 41.77° and a longitude of 140.73°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hakodate vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hakodate
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hakodate. 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 Hakodate, with up to 15h 13m 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 Hakodate sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Hakodate brings the shortest days with only 9h 8m 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 Hakodate
On the same latitude as Hakodate
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hakodate (41.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 27m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Hakodate
When does the sun rise in Hakodate today?
Today the sun rises in Hakodate at 05:40 and sets at 17:07.
How long is the day in Hakodate today?
The day lasts 11h 27m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hakodate today?
In the morning from 05:23–06:18, in the evening from 16:30–17:24.
When is the longest day in Hakodate?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 13m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 8m.
When does it get dark in Hakodate today?
It is dark from 17:35, fully dark from 18:40.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hakodate. All times are in local time. How it is calculated