Sunrise and Sunset in Kanegusuku Today
In Kanegusuku, Japan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:23 and sets at 18:09. The day length is 11h 46m. Solar noon is reached at 12:17.
Kanegusuku: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kanegusuku at 12:17 – 17 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 9 at 05:36, the latest on January 13 at 07:18.
The sun sets earliest on November 30 at 17:36 and latest on July 2 at 19:25.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 17 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kanegusuku 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 | 07:18 | 17:58 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 247° | 93 h |
| Feb | 07:05 | 18:21 | 11 h 17 min | west-southwest 256° | 93 h |
| Mar | 06:38 | 18:37 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 115 h |
| Apr | 06:06 | 18:52 | 12 h 46 min | west-northwest 281° | 121 h |
| May | 05:42 | 19:08 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 292° | 138 h |
| Jun | 05:36 | 19:22 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 297° | 160 h |
| Jul | 05:46 | 19:23 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 295° | 227 h |
| Aug | 06:01 | 19:05 | 13 h 4 min | west-northwest 286° | 206 h |
| Sep | 06:14 | 18:33 | 12 h 19 min | west 274° | 181 h |
| Oct | 06:27 | 18:01 | 11 h 34 min | west 261° | 163 h |
| Nov | 06:47 | 17:39 | 10 h 52 min | west-southwest 250° | 122 h |
| Dec | 07:08 | 17:39 | 10 h 31 min | west-southwest 244° | 107 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 227 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 93 – 1,726 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Naha, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Kanegusuku
Morning: 06:09–06:54 · Evening: 17:38–18:23
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kanegusuku, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:09 to 06:54. The evening golden hour extends from 17:38 to 18:23. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kanegusuku
Morning: 06:00–06:09 · Evening: 18:23–18:32
The Blue Hour in Kanegusuku offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:00 to 06:09, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:23 to 18:32, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kanegusuku
Kanegusuku is located at a latitude of 26.20° and a longitude of 127.73°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kanegusuku vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kanegusuku
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kanegusuku. 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 Kanegusuku, with up to 13h 47m 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 Kanegusuku sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Kanegusuku brings the shortest days with only 10h 30m 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 Kanegusuku
On the same latitude as Kanegusuku
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kanegusuku (26.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 46m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Kanegusuku
When does the sun rise in Kanegusuku today?
Today the sun rises in Kanegusuku at 06:23 and sets at 18:09.
How long is the day in Kanegusuku today?
The day lasts 11h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kanegusuku today?
In the morning from 06:09–06:54, in the evening from 17:38–18:23.
When is the longest day in Kanegusuku?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 47m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 30m.
When does it get dark in Kanegusuku today?
It is dark from 18:32, fully dark from 19:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kanegusuku. All times are in local time. How it is calculated