Sunrise and Sunset in Sapporo Today
In Sapporo, Japan, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 05:37 and sets at 17:07. The day length is 11h 31m. Solar noon is reached at 11:22.
Sapporo: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sapporo at 11:22 – 38 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 15 at 03:54, the latest on January 3 at 07:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 15:59 and latest on June 27 at 19:18.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 22 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sapporo 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 | 07:03 | 16:24 | 9 h 21 min | west-southwest 241° | 90 h |
| Feb | 06:32 | 17:05 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 253° | 104 h |
| Mar | 05:47 | 17:40 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 145 h |
| Apr | 04:53 | 18:16 | 13 h 23 min | west-northwest 284° | 176 h |
| May | 04:11 | 18:50 | 14 h 39 min | west-northwest 297° | 200 h |
| Jun | 03:54 | 19:15 | 15 h 21 min | west-northwest 304° | 180 h |
| Jul | 04:08 | 19:12 | 15 h 4 min | west-northwest 301° | 168 h |
| Aug | 04:39 | 18:37 | 13 h 58 min | west-northwest 290° | 168 h |
| Sep | 05:13 | 17:45 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 159 h |
| Oct | 05:47 | 16:52 | 11 h 5 min | west 259° | 146 h |
| Nov | 06:26 | 16:11 | 9 h 45 min | west-southwest 245° | 99 h |
| Dec | 06:58 | 16:00 | 9 h 2 min | west-southwest 238° | 83 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 200 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 83 – 1,718 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Sapporo, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Sapporo
Morning: 05:19–06:14 · Evening: 16:30–17:25
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sapporo, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:19 to 06:14. The evening golden hour extends from 16:30 to 17:25. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sapporo
Morning: 05:08–05:19 · Evening: 17:25–17:36
The Blue Hour in Sapporo offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:08 to 05:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:25 to 17:36, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sapporo
Sapporo is located at a latitude of 43.06° and a longitude of 141.35°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sapporo vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sapporo
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sapporo. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Sapporo, with up to 15h 22m 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 Sapporo sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Sapporo brings the shortest days with only 9h 0m 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 Sapporo
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sapporo (43.1° 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 Sapporo
When does the sun rise in Sapporo today?
Today the sun rises in Sapporo at 05:37 and sets at 17:07.
How long is the day in Sapporo today?
The day lasts 11h 31m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sapporo today?
In the morning from 05:19–06:14, in the evening from 16:30–17:25.
When is the longest day in Sapporo?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 22m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 0m.
When does it get dark in Sapporo today?
It is dark from 17:36, fully dark from 18:42.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sapporo. All times are in local time. How it is calculated