Itsukushima Floating Torii: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Itsukushima Floating Torii, Japan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:09 and sets at 17:47. The day length is 11h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 11:58.
Itsukushima Floating Torii: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Itsukushima Floating Torii at 11:58 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 04:58, the latest on January 7 at 07:17.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 17:00 and latest on June 29 at 19:26.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 35 min more daylight than the shortest.
Itsukushima Floating Torii 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 | 07:16 | 17:23 | 10 h 7 min | west-southwest 245° | 139 h |
| Feb | 06:56 | 17:53 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 255° | 140 h |
| Mar | 06:21 | 18:18 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 177 h |
| Apr | 05:40 | 18:42 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 283° | 192 h |
| May | 05:09 | 19:05 | 13 h 57 min | west-northwest 294° | 211 h |
| Jun | 04:58 | 19:24 | 14 h 26 min | west-northwest 299° | 155 h |
| Jul | 05:09 | 19:23 | 14 h 14 min | west-northwest 297° | 173 h |
| Aug | 05:31 | 18:58 | 13 h 27 min | west-northwest 288° | 207 h |
| Sep | 05:53 | 18:18 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 167 h |
| Oct | 06:15 | 17:36 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° | 179 h |
| Nov | 06:43 | 17:06 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 248° | 153 h |
| Dec | 07:09 | 17:02 | 9 h 53 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 Itsukushima Floating Torii
Morning: 05:53–06:42 · Evening: 17:13–18:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Itsukushima Floating Torii, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:53 to 06:42. The evening golden hour extends from 17:13 to 18:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Itsukushima Floating Torii
Morning: 05:44–05:53 · Evening: 18:02–18:12
The Blue Hour in Itsukushima Floating Torii offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:44 to 05:53, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:02 to 18:12, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Itsukushima Floating Torii
Itsukushima Floating Torii is located at a latitude of 34.30° and a longitude of 132.32°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Itsukushima Floating Torii vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Itsukushima Floating Torii
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Itsukushima Floating Torii. 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 Itsukushima Floating Torii, with up to 14h 27m 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 Itsukushima Floating Torii 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 Itsukushima Floating Torii brings the shortest days with only 9h 52m 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 Itsukushima Floating Torii
On the same latitude as Itsukushima Floating Torii
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Itsukushima Floating Torii (34.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Itsukushima Floating Torii
When does the sun rise in Itsukushima Floating Torii today?
Today the sun rises in Itsukushima Floating Torii at 06:09 and sets at 17:47.
How long is the day in Itsukushima Floating Torii today?
The day lasts 11h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Itsukushima Floating Torii today?
In the morning from 05:53–06:42, in the evening from 17:13–18:02.
When is the longest day in Itsukushima Floating Torii?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 27m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 52m.
When does it get dark in Itsukushima Floating Torii today?
It is dark from 18:12, fully dark from 19:10.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Itsukushima Floating Torii. All times are in local time. How it is calculated