Sunrise and Sunset in Sendai Today
In Sendai, Japan, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 05:36 and sets at 17:12. The day length is 11h 36m. Solar noon is reached at 11:24.
Sendai: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sendai at 11:24 – 36 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 04:12, the latest on January 5 at 06:53.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:16 and latest on June 28 at 19:04.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 20 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sendai 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 | 16:39 | 9 h 48 min | west-southwest 243° | 149 h |
| Feb | 06:27 | 17:14 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 255° | 155 h |
| Mar | 05:48 | 17:43 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 179 h |
| Apr | 05:01 | 18:12 | 13 h 11 min | west-northwest 283° | 194 h |
| May | 04:25 | 18:40 | 14 h 14 min | west-northwest 295° | 192 h |
| Jun | 04:12 | 19:01 | 14 h 49 min | west-northwest 301° | 144 h |
| Jul | 04:24 | 18:59 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 299° | 126 h |
| Aug | 04:50 | 18:30 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 289° | 145 h |
| Sep | 05:17 | 17:45 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° | 128 h |
| Oct | 05:44 | 16:59 | 11 h 15 min | west 260° | 147 h |
| Nov | 06:17 | 16:24 | 10 h 7 min | west-southwest 247° | 143 h |
| Dec | 06:45 | 16:17 | 9 h 31 min | west-southwest 241° | 136 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: 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 Sendai
Morning: 05:20–06:11 · Evening: 16:37–17:28
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sendai, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:20 to 06:11. The evening golden hour extends from 16:37 to 17:28. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sendai
Morning: 05:09–05:20 · Evening: 17:28–17:38
The Blue Hour in Sendai offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:09 to 05:20, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:28 to 17:38, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sendai
Sendai is located at a latitude of 38.27° and a longitude of 140.87°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sendai vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sendai
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sendai. 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 Sendai, with up to 14h 50m 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 Sendai 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 Sendai brings the shortest days with only 9h 30m 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 Sendai
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sendai (38.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 36m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sendai
When does the sun rise in Sendai today?
Today the sun rises in Sendai at 05:36 and sets at 17:12.
How long is the day in Sendai today?
The day lasts 11h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sendai today?
In the morning from 05:20–06:11, in the evening from 16:37–17:28.
When is the longest day in Sendai?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 50m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 30m.
When does it get dark in Sendai today?
It is dark from 17:38, fully dark from 18:40.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sendai. All times are in local time. How it is calculated