Naoshima Art Island: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Naoshima Art Island, Japan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:02 and sets at 17:40. The day length is 11h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 11:51.
Naoshima Art Island: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Naoshima Art Island at 11:51 – 9 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 04:50, the latest on January 7 at 07:11.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:53 and latest on June 29 at 19:20.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 37 min more daylight than the shortest.
Naoshima Art Island 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 | 07:10 | 17:16 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 245° | 141 h |
| Feb | 06:49 | 17:46 | 10 h 57 min | west-southwest 255° | 144 h |
| Mar | 06:15 | 18:11 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 175 h |
| Apr | 05:33 | 18:35 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 283° | 195 h |
| May | 05:01 | 18:59 | 13 h 57 min | west-northwest 294° | 210 h |
| Jun | 04:51 | 19:17 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 299° | 158 h |
| Jul | 05:02 | 19:17 | 14 h 15 min | west-northwest 297° | 192 h |
| Aug | 05:24 | 18:52 | 13 h 28 min | west-northwest 288° | 221 h |
| Sep | 05:46 | 18:11 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 160 h |
| Oct | 06:09 | 17:30 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° | 165 h |
| Nov | 06:36 | 16:59 | 10 h 23 min | west-southwest 248° | 146 h |
| Dec | 07:02 | 16:55 | 9 h 52 min | west-southwest 242° | 143 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 221 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 141 – 2,050 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Takamatsu, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Naoshima Art Island
Morning: 05:47–06:36 · Evening: 17:07–17:56
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Naoshima Art Island, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:47 to 06:36. The evening golden hour extends from 17:07 to 17:56. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Naoshima Art Island
Morning: 05:37–05:47 · Evening: 17:56–18:05
The Blue Hour in Naoshima Art Island offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:37 to 05:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:56 to 18:05, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Naoshima Art Island
Naoshima Art Island is located at a latitude of 34.46° and a longitude of 134.00°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Naoshima Art Island vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Naoshima Art Island
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Naoshima Art Island. 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 Naoshima Art Island, with up to 14h 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 Naoshima Art Island 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 Naoshima Art Island brings the shortest days with only 9h 51m 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 Naoshima Art Island
On the same latitude as Naoshima Art Island
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Naoshima Art Island (34.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Naoshima Art Island
When does the sun rise in Naoshima Art Island today?
Today the sun rises in Naoshima Art Island at 06:02 and sets at 17:40.
How long is the day in Naoshima Art Island today?
The day lasts 11h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Naoshima Art Island today?
In the morning from 05:47–06:36, in the evening from 17:07–17:56.
When is the longest day in Naoshima Art Island?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 28m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 51m.
When does it get dark in Naoshima Art Island today?
It is dark from 18:05, fully dark from 19:03.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Naoshima Art Island. All times are in local time. How it is calculated