Sunrise and Sunset in Kumamoto Today
In Kumamoto, Japan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:15 and sets at 17:54. The day length is 11h 40m. Solar noon is reached at 12:05.
Kumamoto: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kumamoto at 12:05 – 5 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 05:08, the latest on January 8 at 07:20.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 17:10 and latest on June 29 at 19:29.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 20 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kumamoto 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 | 07:19 | 17:33 | 10 h 13 min | west-southwest 245° | 104 h |
| Feb | 07:00 | 18:02 | 11 h 1 min | west-southwest 255° | 122 h |
| Mar | 06:28 | 18:24 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 160 h |
| Apr | 05:48 | 18:46 | 12 h 59 min | west-northwest 282° | 178 h |
| May | 05:18 | 19:08 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 293° | 190 h |
| Jun | 05:08 | 19:26 | 14 h 18 min | west-northwest 299° | 125 h |
| Jul | 05:19 | 19:26 | 14 h 7 min | west-northwest 296° | 175 h |
| Aug | 05:40 | 19:02 | 13 h 23 min | west-northwest 287° | 207 h |
| Sep | 06:00 | 18:24 | 12 h 24 min | west 274° | 172 h |
| Oct | 06:20 | 17:44 | 11 h 24 min | west 260° | 179 h |
| Nov | 06:46 | 17:16 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 248° | 137 h |
| Dec | 07:11 | 17:12 | 10 h 0 min | west-southwest 243° | 114 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 207 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 104 – 1,863 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Nagasaki, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Kumamoto
Morning: 05:59–06:47 · Evening: 17:21–18:09
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kumamoto, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:59 to 06:47. The evening golden hour extends from 17:21 to 18:09. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kumamoto
Morning: 05:50–05:59 · Evening: 18:09–18:19
The Blue Hour in Kumamoto offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:50 to 05:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:09 to 18:19, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kumamoto
Kumamoto is located at a latitude of 32.80° and a longitude of 130.71°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kumamoto vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kumamoto
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kumamoto. 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 Kumamoto, with up to 14h 19m 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 Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto brings the shortest days with only 9h 59m 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 Kumamoto
On the same latitude as Kumamoto
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kumamoto (32.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 40m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Kumamoto
When does the sun rise in Kumamoto today?
Today the sun rises in Kumamoto at 06:15 and sets at 17:54.
How long is the day in Kumamoto today?
The day lasts 11h 40m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kumamoto today?
In the morning from 05:59–06:47, in the evening from 17:21–18:09.
When is the longest day in Kumamoto?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 19m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 59m.
When does it get dark in Kumamoto today?
It is dark from 18:19, fully dark from 19:16.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kumamoto. All times are in local time. How it is calculated