Sunrise and Sunset in Ōsaki-shi Today
In Ōsaki-shi, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:37 and sets at 17:08. The day length is 11h 31m. Solar noon is reached at 11:23.
Ōsaki-shi: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Ōsaki-shi at 11:23 – 37 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 14 at 04:11, the latest on January 5 at 06:54.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:14 and latest on June 28 at 19:04.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 24 min more daylight than the shortest.
Ōsaki-shi 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 | 06:52 | 16:38 | 9 h 46 min | west-southwest 243° | 149 h |
| Feb | 06:27 | 17:13 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 254° | 155 h |
| Mar | 05:48 | 17:42 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 179 h |
| Apr | 05:00 | 18:12 | 13 h 12 min | west-northwest 283° | 194 h |
| May | 04:24 | 18:40 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 295° | 192 h |
| Jun | 04:11 | 19:02 | 14 h 51 min | west-northwest 301° | 144 h |
| Jul | 04:23 | 19:00 | 14 h 37 min | west-northwest 299° | 126 h |
| Aug | 04:49 | 18:30 | 13 h 41 min | west-northwest 289° | 145 h |
| Sep | 05:17 | 17:45 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° | 128 h |
| Oct | 05:44 | 16:58 | 11 h 14 min | west 260° | 147 h |
| Nov | 06:17 | 16:23 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 247° | 143 h |
| Dec | 06:46 | 16:15 | 9 h 30 min | west-southwest 240° | 136 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: April with 194 hours of sunshine, dullest: July with 126 – 1,838 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Sendai, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Ōsaki-shi
Morning: 05:21–06:13 · Evening: 16:33–17:25
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Ōsaki-shi, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:21 to 06:13. The evening golden hour extends from 16:33 to 17:25. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Ōsaki-shi
Morning: 05:11–05:21 · Evening: 17:25–17:35
The Blue Hour in Ōsaki-shi offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:11 to 05:21, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:25 to 17:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Ōsaki-shi
Ōsaki-shi is located at a latitude of 38.59° and a longitude of 140.97°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Ōsaki-shi vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Ōsaki-shi
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Ōsaki-shi. 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 Ōsaki-shi, with up to 14h 52m 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 Ōsaki-shi sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Ōsaki-shi brings the shortest days with only 9h 28m 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 Ōsaki-shi
On the same latitude as Ōsaki-shi
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Ōsaki-shi (38.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 31m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Ōsaki-shi
When does the sun rise in Ōsaki-shi today?
Today the sun rises in Ōsaki-shi at 05:37 and sets at 17:08.
How long is the day in Ōsaki-shi today?
The day lasts 11h 31m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ōsaki-shi today?
In the morning from 05:21–06:13, in the evening from 16:33–17:25.
When is the longest day in Ōsaki-shi?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 52m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 28m.
When does it get dark in Ōsaki-shi today?
It is dark from 17:35, fully dark from 18:36.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Ōsaki-shi. All times are in local time. How it is calculated