Sunrise and Sunset in Kitami Today

In Kitami, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:29 and sets at 16:53. The day length is 11h 24m. Solar noon is reached at 11:12.

Kitami: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Kitami at 11:12 – 48 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 03:41, the latest on January 3 at 06:58.

The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 15:46 and latest on June 26 at 19:10.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 33 min more daylight than the shortest.

Kitami 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	06:55	16:12	9 h 17 min	west-southwest 241°	112 h
Feb	06:24	16:53	10 h 30 min	west-southwest 253°	138 h
Mar	05:37	17:30	11 h 52 min	west 268°	172 h
Apr	04:42	18:07	13 h 25 min	west-northwest 285°	179 h
May	03:59	18:42	14 h 43 min	west-northwest 298°	187 h
Jun	03:41	19:08	15 h 26 min	northwest 304°	172 h
Jul	03:55	19:04	15 h 9 min	west-northwest 301°	168 h
Aug	04:28	18:29	14 h 1 min	west-northwest 290°	164 h
Sep	05:03	17:35	12 h 33 min	west 275°	163 h
Oct	05:38	16:41	11 h 4 min	west 259°	157 h
Nov	06:18	15:59	9 h 41 min	west-southwest 245°	121 h
Dec	06:51	15:47	8 h 56 min	west-southwest 238°	117 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 187 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 112 – 1,850 hours a year.

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

Golden Hour in Kitami

Morning: 05:12–06:08 · Evening: 16:15–17:11

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kitami, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:12 to 06:08. The evening golden hour extends from 16:15 to 17:11. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Kitami

Morning: 05:00–05:12 · Evening: 17:11–17:22

The Blue Hour in Kitami offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:00 to 05:12, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:11 to 17:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Kitami

Kitami is located at a latitude of 43.80° and a longitude of 143.89°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kitami vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Kitami

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kitami. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Kitami, with up to 15h 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 Kitami sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Kitami brings the shortest days with only 8h 55m 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 Kitami

On the same latitude as Kitami

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kitami (43.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 24m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Kitami

When does the sun rise in Kitami today?

Today the sun rises in Kitami at 05:29 and sets at 16:53.

How long is the day in Kitami today?

The day lasts 11h 24m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Kitami today?

In the morning from 05:12–06:08, in the evening from 16:15–17:11.

When is the longest day in Kitami?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 28m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 55m.

When does it get dark in Kitami today?

It is dark from 17:22, fully dark from 18:29.