Sunrise and Sunset in Saitama Today
In Saitama, Japan, the sun rises today on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 05:29 and sets at 17:37. The day length is 12h 8m. Solar noon is reached at 11:33.
Golden Hour in Saitama
Morning: 05:29–06:03 · Evening: 17:03–17:37
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Saitama, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:29 to 06:03. The evening golden hour extends from 17:03 to 17:37. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Saitama
Morning: 05:04–05:14 · Evening: 17:53–18:03
The Blue Hour in Saitama offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:04 to 05:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:53 to 18:03, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Saitama
Saitama is located at a latitude of 35.86° and a longitude of 139.65°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Saitama vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Saitama
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Saitama. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 3m 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 Saitama, with up to 14h 36m 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 Saitama sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 5m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Saitama brings the shortest days with only 9h 43m 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.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Saitama. All times are in local time.