Sunrise and Sunset in Higashihiroshima Today

In Higashihiroshima, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:08 and sets at 17:44. The day length is 11h 36m. Solar noon is reached at 11:56.

Higashihiroshima: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Higashihiroshima at 11:56 – almost exactly at 12:00.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 04:56, the latest on January 8 at 07:16.

The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:58 and latest on June 29 at 19:25.

The longest day of the year has 4 h 36 min more daylight than the shortest.

Higashihiroshima 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	07:15	17:21	10 h 6 min	west-southwest 245°	139 h
Feb	06:54	17:52	10 h 57 min	west-southwest 255°	140 h
Mar	06:20	18:16	11 h 56 min	west 268°	177 h
Apr	05:38	18:40	13 h 2 min	west-northwest 283°	192 h
May	05:07	19:04	13 h 57 min	west-northwest 294°	211 h
Jun	04:56	19:22	14 h 27 min	west-northwest 299°	155 h
Jul	05:07	19:22	14 h 15 min	west-northwest 297°	173 h
Aug	05:29	18:57	13 h 27 min	west-northwest 288°	207 h
Sep	05:51	18:16	12 h 25 min	west 274°	167 h
Oct	06:14	17:35	11 h 21 min	west 260°	179 h
Nov	06:41	17:04	10 h 23 min	west-southwest 248°	153 h
Dec	07:07	17:00	9 h 52 min	west-southwest 242°	141 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 211 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 139 – 2,034 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Hiroshima, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Higashihiroshima

Morning: 05:53–06:42 · Evening: 17:10–17:59

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Higashihiroshima, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:53 to 06:42. The evening golden hour extends from 17:10 to 17:59. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Higashihiroshima

Morning: 05:43–05:53 · Evening: 17:59–18:09

The Blue Hour in Higashihiroshima offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:43 to 05:53, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:59 to 18:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Higashihiroshima

Higashihiroshima is located at a latitude of 34.41° and a longitude of 132.74°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Higashihiroshima vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Higashihiroshima

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Higashihiroshima. 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 Higashihiroshima, with up to 14h 28m 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 Higashihiroshima 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 Higashihiroshima brings the shortest days with only 9h 51m 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 Higashihiroshima

On the same latitude as Higashihiroshima

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Higashihiroshima (34.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 36m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Higashihiroshima

When does the sun rise in Higashihiroshima today?

Today the sun rises in Higashihiroshima at 06:08 and sets at 17:44.

How long is the day in Higashihiroshima today?

The day lasts 11h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Higashihiroshima today?

In the morning from 05:53–06:42, in the evening from 17:10–17:59.

When is the longest day in Higashihiroshima?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 28m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 51m.

When does it get dark in Higashihiroshima today?

It is dark from 18:09, fully dark from 19:07.