Sunrise and Sunset in Hanamaki Today
In Hanamaki, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:37 and sets at 17:07. The day length is 11h 30m. Solar noon is reached at 11:23.
Hanamaki: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hanamaki at 11:23 – 37 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 04:08, the latest on January 5 at 06:55.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:11 and latest on June 28 at 19:06.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 34 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hanamaki 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 | 16:35 | 9 h 42 min | west-southwest 243° | 116 h |
| Feb | 06:28 | 17:11 | 10 h 44 min | west-southwest 254° | 125 h |
| Mar | 05:47 | 17:41 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 158 h |
| Apr | 04:59 | 18:12 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 283° | 171 h |
| May | 04:22 | 18:42 | 14 h 20 min | west-northwest 296° | 188 h |
| Jun | 04:08 | 19:03 | 14 h 56 min | west-northwest 302° | 161 h |
| Jul | 04:20 | 19:01 | 14 h 41 min | west-northwest 299° | 131 h |
| Aug | 04:47 | 18:31 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 289° | 145 h |
| Sep | 05:16 | 17:44 | 12 h 29 min | west 275° | 129 h |
| Oct | 05:44 | 16:57 | 11 h 12 min | west 260° | 141 h |
| Nov | 06:18 | 16:20 | 10 h 2 min | west-southwest 246° | 118 h |
| Dec | 06:47 | 16:12 | 9 h 25 min | west-southwest 240° | 104 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 62° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 188 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 104 – 1,687 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Morioka, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Hanamaki
Morning: 05:21–06:13 · Evening: 16:32–17:24
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hanamaki, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:21 to 06:13. The evening golden hour extends from 16:32 to 17:24. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hanamaki
Morning: 05:11–05:21 · Evening: 17:24–17:34
The Blue Hour in Hanamaki offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:11 to 05:21, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:24 to 17:34, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hanamaki
Hanamaki is located at a latitude of 39.38° and a longitude of 141.12°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hanamaki vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hanamaki
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hanamaki. 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 Hanamaki, with up to 14h 57m 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 Hanamaki 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 Hanamaki brings the shortest days with only 9h 23m 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 Hanamaki
On the same latitude as Hanamaki
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hanamaki (39.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 30m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Hanamaki
When does the sun rise in Hanamaki today?
Today the sun rises in Hanamaki at 05:37 and sets at 17:07.
How long is the day in Hanamaki today?
The day lasts 11h 30m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hanamaki today?
In the morning from 05:21–06:13, in the evening from 16:32–17:24.
When is the longest day in Hanamaki?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 57m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 23m.
When does it get dark in Hanamaki today?
It is dark from 17:34, fully dark from 18:36.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hanamaki. All times are in local time. How it is calculated