Sunrise and Sunset in Kyoto Today
In Kyoto, Japan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:55 and sets at 17:33. The day length is 11h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 11:44.
Kyoto: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kyoto at 11:44 – 16 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 04:42, the latest on January 7 at 07:05.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:44 and latest on June 29 at 19:15.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 43 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kyoto 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 | 07:04 | 17:08 | 10 h 3 min | west-southwest 245° | 147 h |
| Feb | 06:43 | 17:39 | 10 h 56 min | west-southwest 255° | 141 h |
| Mar | 06:08 | 18:04 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 172 h |
| Apr | 05:25 | 18:29 | 13 h 3 min | west-northwest 283° | 193 h |
| May | 04:53 | 18:53 | 14 h 0 min | west-northwest 294° | 204 h |
| Jun | 04:42 | 19:12 | 14 h 30 min | west-northwest 300° | 154 h |
| Jul | 04:53 | 19:11 | 14 h 18 min | west-northwest 297° | 184 h |
| Aug | 05:16 | 18:45 | 13 h 29 min | west-northwest 288° | 222 h |
| Sep | 05:39 | 18:04 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 162 h |
| Oct | 06:02 | 17:22 | 11 h 20 min | west 260° | 166 h |
| Nov | 06:30 | 16:51 | 10 h 21 min | west-southwest 248° | 153 h |
| Dec | 06:57 | 16:46 | 9 h 49 min | west-southwest 242° | 152 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 222 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 141 – 2,050 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Osaka, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Kyoto
Morning: 05:40–06:29 · Evening: 16:59–17:48
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kyoto, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:40 to 06:29. The evening golden hour extends from 16:59 to 17:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kyoto
Morning: 05:30–05:40 · Evening: 17:48–17:58
The Blue Hour in Kyoto offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:30 to 05:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:48 to 17:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kyoto
Kyoto is located at a latitude of 35.01° and a longitude of 135.77°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kyoto vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kyoto
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kyoto. 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 Kyoto, with up to 14h 31m 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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto brings the shortest days with only 9h 48m 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.
On the same latitude as Kyoto
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kyoto (35° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 37m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Kyoto
When does the sun rise in Kyoto today?
Today the sun rises in Kyoto at 05:55 and sets at 17:33.
How long is the day in Kyoto today?
The day lasts 11h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kyoto today?
In the morning from 05:40–06:29, in the evening from 16:59–17:48.
When is the longest day in Kyoto?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 31m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 48m.
When does it get dark in Kyoto today?
It is dark from 17:58, fully dark from 18:57.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kyoto. All times are in local time. How it is calculated