Sunrise and Sunset in Niigata Today
In Niigata, Japan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:44 and sets at 17:18. The day length is 11h 34m. Solar noon is reached at 11:31.
Niigata: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Niigata at 11:31 – 29 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 04:20, the latest on January 6 at 07:00.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:24 and latest on June 28 at 19:10.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 16 min more daylight than the shortest.
Niigata 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 | 06:58 | 16:47 | 9 h 49 min | west-southwest 244° | 56 h |
| Feb | 06:34 | 17:22 | 10 h 48 min | west-southwest 255° | 74 h |
| Mar | 05:55 | 17:50 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 137 h |
| Apr | 05:09 | 18:19 | 13 h 10 min | west-northwest 283° | 178 h |
| May | 04:34 | 18:46 | 14 h 13 min | west-northwest 295° | 203 h |
| Jun | 04:20 | 19:07 | 14 h 47 min | west-northwest 301° | 179 h |
| Jul | 04:33 | 19:06 | 14 h 33 min | west-northwest 298° | 162 h |
| Aug | 04:58 | 18:37 | 13 h 39 min | west-northwest 289° | 205 h |
| Sep | 05:25 | 17:52 | 12 h 27 min | west 274° | 156 h |
| Oct | 05:51 | 17:06 | 11 h 15 min | west 260° | 138 h |
| Nov | 06:23 | 16:32 | 10 h 9 min | west-southwest 247° | 92 h |
| Dec | 06:52 | 16:25 | 9 h 33 min | west-southwest 241° | 63 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 60° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 205 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 56 – 1,643 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Niigata, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Niigata
Morning: 05:28–06:19 · Evening: 16:43–17:34
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Niigata, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:28 to 06:19. The evening golden hour extends from 16:43 to 17:34. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Niigata
Morning: 05:18–05:28 · Evening: 17:34–17:44
The Blue Hour in Niigata offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:18 to 05:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:34 to 17:44, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Niigata
Niigata is located at a latitude of 37.92° and a longitude of 139.04°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Niigata vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Niigata
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Niigata. 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 Niigata, with up to 14h 48m 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 Niigata 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 Niigata brings the shortest days with only 9h 32m 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 Niigata
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Niigata (37.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 34m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Niigata
When does the sun rise in Niigata today?
Today the sun rises in Niigata at 05:44 and sets at 17:18.
How long is the day in Niigata today?
The day lasts 11h 34m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Niigata today?
In the morning from 05:28–06:19, in the evening from 16:43–17:34.
When is the longest day in Niigata?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 48m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 32m.
When does it get dark in Niigata today?
It is dark from 17:44, fully dark from 18:45.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Niigata. All times are in local time. How it is calculated