Sunrise and Sunset in Shibata Today

In Shibata, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:44 and sets at 17:15. The day length is 11h 32m. Solar noon is reached at 11:30.

Shibata: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Shibata at 11:30 – 30 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 13 at 04:19, the latest on January 5 at 06:58.

The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 16:23 and latest on June 28 at 19:09.

The longest day of the year has 5 h 16 min more daylight than the shortest.

Shibata 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	06:57	16:46	9 h 49 min	west-southwest 244°	56 h
Feb	06:33	17:20	10 h 48 min	west-southwest 255°	74 h
Mar	05:54	17:49	11 h 55 min	west 268°	137 h
Apr	05:08	18:18	13 h 10 min	west-northwest 283°	178 h
May	04:32	18:45	14 h 13 min	west-northwest 295°	203 h
Jun	04:19	19:06	14 h 47 min	west-northwest 301°	179 h
Jul	04:31	19:04	14 h 33 min	west-northwest 298°	162 h
Aug	04:57	18:36	13 h 39 min	west-northwest 289°	205 h
Sep	05:24	17:51	12 h 27 min	west 274°	156 h
Oct	05:50	17:05	11 h 15 min	west 260°	138 h
Nov	06:22	16:31	10 h 9 min	west-southwest 247°	92 h
Dec	06:50	16:24	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 Shibata

Morning: 05:28–06:19 · Evening: 16:40–17:32

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Shibata, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:28 to 06:19. The evening golden hour extends from 16:40 to 17:32. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Shibata

Morning: 05:17–05:28 · Evening: 17:32–17:42

The Blue Hour in Shibata offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:17 to 05:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:32 to 17:42, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Shibata

Shibata is located at a latitude of 37.95° and a longitude of 139.33°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Shibata vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Shibata

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Shibata. 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 Shibata, 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 Shibata 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 Shibata 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.

Cities near Shibata

On the same latitude as Shibata

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Shibata (38° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 32m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Shibata

When does the sun rise in Shibata today?

Today the sun rises in Shibata at 05:44 and sets at 17:15.

How long is the day in Shibata today?

The day lasts 11h 32m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Shibata today?

In the morning from 05:28–06:19, in the evening from 16:40–17:32.

When is the longest day in Shibata?

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 Shibata today?

It is dark from 17:42, fully dark from 18:43.