Sunrise and Sunset in Kushiro Today

In Kushiro, Japan, the sun rises today on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 05:27 and sets at 16:52. The day length is 11h 25m. Solar noon is reached at 11:10.

Kushiro: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Kushiro at 11:09 – 51 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 03:42, the latest on January 3 at 06:53.

The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 15:47 and latest on June 27 at 19:05.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 21 min more daylight than the shortest.

Kushiro 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	06:51	16:12	9 h 22 min	west-southwest 241°	187 h
Feb	06:20	16:53	10 h 32 min	west-southwest 253°	183 h
Mar	05:35	17:28	11 h 53 min	west 268°	201 h
Apr	04:41	18:04	13 h 23 min	west-northwest 284°	182 h
May	03:59	18:38	14 h 39 min	west-northwest 297°	178 h
Jun	03:42	19:03	15 h 20 min	west-northwest 304°	127 h
Jul	03:56	18:59	15 h 3 min	west-northwest 301°	119 h
Aug	04:27	18:25	13 h 58 min	west-northwest 290°	118 h
Sep	05:01	17:33	12 h 32 min	west 275°	144 h
Oct	05:35	16:40	11 h 5 min	west 259°	177 h
Nov	06:14	15:59	9 h 45 min	west-southwest 245°	168 h
Dec	06:46	15:48	9 h 2 min	west-southwest 238°	176 h

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

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: March with 201 hours of sunshine, dullest: August with 118 – 1,960 hours a year.

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

Golden Hour in Kushiro

Morning: 05:09–06:05 · Evening: 16:14–17:09

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kushiro, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:09 to 06:05. The evening golden hour extends from 16:14 to 17:09. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Kushiro

Morning: 04:58–05:09 · Evening: 17:09–17:20

The Blue Hour in Kushiro offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:58 to 05:09, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:09 to 17:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Kushiro

Kushiro is located at a latitude of 42.98° and a longitude of 144.37°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kushiro vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Kushiro

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kushiro. 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 Kushiro, with up to 15h 22m 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 Kushiro 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 Kushiro brings the shortest days with only 9h 0m 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 Kushiro

On the same latitude as Kushiro

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kushiro (43° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 25m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Kushiro

When does the sun rise in Kushiro today?

Today the sun rises in Kushiro at 05:28 and sets at 16:50.

How long is the day in Kushiro today?

The day lasts 11h 22m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Kushiro today?

In the morning from 05:10–06:06, in the evening from 16:12–17:08.

When is the longest day in Kushiro?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 22m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 0m.

When does it get dark in Kushiro today?

It is dark from 17:19, fully dark from 18:24.