Sunrise and Sunset in Shibetsu Today
In Shibetsu, Japan, the sun rises today on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 05:24 and sets at 16:48. The day length is 11h 24m. Solar noon is reached at 11:07.
Shibetsu: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Shibetsu at 11:06 – 54 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 03:37, the latest on January 3 at 06:53.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 15:42 and latest on June 27 at 19:05.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 31 min more daylight than the shortest.
Shibetsu 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 | 06:50 | 16:07 | 9 h 17 min | west-southwest 241° | 154 h |
| Feb | 06:18 | 16:49 | 10 h 30 min | west-southwest 253° | 164 h |
| Mar | 05:32 | 17:25 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 191 h |
| Apr | 04:37 | 18:02 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 284° | 181 h |
| May | 03:54 | 18:37 | 14 h 42 min | west-northwest 298° | 172 h |
| Jun | 03:37 | 19:02 | 15 h 25 min | northwest 304° | 136 h |
| Jul | 03:51 | 18:59 | 15 h 8 min | west-northwest 301° | 117 h |
| Aug | 04:23 | 18:23 | 14 h 0 min | west-northwest 290° | 125 h |
| Sep | 04:58 | 17:30 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 145 h |
| Oct | 05:33 | 16:36 | 11 h 4 min | west 259° | 163 h |
| Nov | 06:12 | 15:54 | 9 h 42 min | west-southwest 245° | 148 h |
| Dec | 06:45 | 15:43 | 8 h 57 min | west-southwest 238° | 152 h |
Direction of sunset: 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: March with 191 hours of sunshine, dullest: July with 117 – 1,848 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Nemuro, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Shibetsu
Morning: 05:06–06:03 · Evening: 16:10–17:06
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Shibetsu, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:06 to 06:03. The evening golden hour extends from 16:10 to 17:06. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Shibetsu
Morning: 04:55–05:06 · Evening: 17:06–17:17
The Blue Hour in Shibetsu offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:55 to 05:06, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:06 to 17:17, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Shibetsu
Shibetsu is located at a latitude of 43.66° and a longitude of 145.13°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Shibetsu vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Shibetsu
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Shibetsu. 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 Shibetsu, with up to 15h 27m 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 Shibetsu 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 Shibetsu brings the shortest days with only 8h 56m 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 Shibetsu
On the same latitude as Shibetsu
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Shibetsu (43.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 24m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Shibetsu
When does the sun rise in Shibetsu today?
Today the sun rises in Shibetsu at 05:25 and sets at 16:47.
How long is the day in Shibetsu today?
The day lasts 11h 21m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Shibetsu today?
In the morning from 05:08–06:04, in the evening from 16:08–17:04.
When is the longest day in Shibetsu?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 27m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 56m.
When does it get dark in Shibetsu today?
It is dark from 17:15, fully dark from 18:22.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Shibetsu. All times are in local time. How it is calculated