Kyoto Bamboo Grove: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Kyoto Bamboo Grove, Japan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:56 and sets at 17:33. The day length is 11h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 11:45.
Kyoto Bamboo Grove: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kyoto Bamboo Grove at 11:45 – 15 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 16:45 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 Bamboo Grove 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 | 04:54 | 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 | 04:54 | 19:11 | 14 h 18 min | west-northwest 297° | 184 h |
| Aug | 05:16 | 18:46 | 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 | 06:31 | 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 Bamboo Grove
Morning: 05:40–06:30 · Evening: 16:59–17:49
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kyoto Bamboo Grove, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:40 to 06:30. The evening golden hour extends from 16:59 to 17:49. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kyoto Bamboo Grove
Morning: 05:31–05:40 · Evening: 17:49–17:58
The Blue Hour in Kyoto Bamboo Grove offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:31 to 05:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:49 to 17:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kyoto Bamboo Grove
Kyoto Bamboo Grove is located at a latitude of 35.02° and a longitude of 135.67°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kyoto Bamboo Grove vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kyoto Bamboo Grove
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kyoto Bamboo Grove. 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 Bamboo Grove, 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 Bamboo Grove 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 Bamboo Grove 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.
Cities near Kyoto Bamboo Grove
On the same latitude as Kyoto Bamboo Grove
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kyoto Bamboo Grove (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 Bamboo Grove
When does the sun rise in Kyoto Bamboo Grove today?
Today the sun rises in Kyoto Bamboo Grove at 05:56 and sets at 17:33.
How long is the day in Kyoto Bamboo Grove today?
The day lasts 11h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kyoto Bamboo Grove today?
In the morning from 05:40–06:30, in the evening from 16:59–17:49.
When is the longest day in Kyoto Bamboo Grove?
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 Bamboo Grove 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 Bamboo Grove. All times are in local time. How it is calculated