Sunrise and Sunset in Honchō Today

In Honchō, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:41 and sets at 17:07. The day length is 11h 27m. Solar noon is reached at 11:24.

Honchō: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Honchō 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 07:05.

The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:05 and latest on June 27 at 19:16.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 6 min more daylight than the shortest.

Honchō 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 28 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	18:50	14 h 33 min	west-northwest 297°	199 h
Jun	04:01	19:14	15 h 13 min	west-northwest 303°	173 h
Jul	04:14	19:11	14 h 56 min	west-northwest 300°	134 h
Aug	04:44	18:38	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	06:26	16:16	9 h 51 min	west-southwest 246°	109 h
Dec	06:57	16:06	9 h 9 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 Honchō

Morning: 05:24–06:18 · Evening: 16:30–17:25

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Honchō, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:24 to 06:18. The evening golden hour extends from 16:30 to 17:25. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Honchō

Morning: 05:13–05:24 · Evening: 17:25–17:35

The Blue Hour in Honchō offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:13 to 05:24, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:25 to 17:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Honchō

Honchō is located at a latitude of 41.89° and a longitude of 140.69°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Honchō vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Honchō

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Honchō. 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 Honchō, with up to 15h 14m 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 Honchō 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 Honchō 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 Honchō

On the same latitude as Honchō

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Honchō (41.9° 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 Honchō

When does the sun rise in Honchō today?

Today the sun rises in Honchō at 05:41 and sets at 17:07.

How long is the day in Honchō today?

The day lasts 11h 27m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Honchō today?

In the morning from 05:24–06:18, in the evening from 16:30–17:25.

When is the longest day in Honchō?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 14m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 8m.

When does it get dark in Honchō today?

It is dark from 17:35, fully dark from 18:40.