Todai-ji Temple Nara: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Todai-ji Temple Nara, Japan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:55 and sets at 17:33. The day length is 11h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 11:44.

Todai-ji Temple Nara: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Todai-ji Temple Nara at 11:44 – 16 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 04:42, the latest on January 7 at 07:04.

The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:45 and latest on June 29 at 19:13.

The longest day of the year has 4 h 39 min more daylight than the shortest.

Todai-ji Temple Nara through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirectionSunshine
Jan07:0317:0810 h 5 minwest-southwest 245°147 h
Feb06:4217:3910 h 57 minwest-southwest 255°141 h
Mar06:0718:0311 h 56 minwest 268°172 h
Apr05:2518:2813 h 3 minwest-northwest 283°193 h
May04:5418:5213 h 58 minwest-northwest 294°204 h
Jun04:4319:1114 h 28 minwest-northwest 299°154 h
Jul04:5419:1014 h 16 minwest-northwest 297°184 h
Aug05:1618:4513 h 28 minwest-northwest 288°222 h
Sep05:3918:0412 h 25 minwest 274°162 h
Oct06:0117:2211 h 21 minwest 260°166 h
Nov06:2916:5110 h 22 minwest-southwest 248°153 h
Dec06:5616:479 h 51 minwest-southwest 242°152 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: August with 222 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 141 – 2,050 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Osaka, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Todai-ji Temple Nara

Morning: 05:40–06:29 · Evening: 16:59–17:48

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Todai-ji Temple Nara, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:40 to 06:29. The evening golden hour extends from 16:59 to 17:48. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Todai-ji Temple Nara

Morning: 05:30–05:40 · Evening: 17:48–17:58

The Blue Hour in Todai-ji Temple Nara offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:30 to 05:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:48 to 17:58, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Todai-ji Temple Nara

Todai-ji Temple Nara is located at a latitude of 34.69° and a longitude of 135.84°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Todai-ji Temple Nara vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Todai-ji Temple Nara

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Todai-ji Temple Nara. 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 Todai-ji Temple Nara, with up to 14h 29m 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 Todai-ji Temple Nara 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 Todai-ji Temple Nara brings the shortest days with only 9h 50m 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 Todai-ji Temple Nara

On the same latitude as Todai-ji Temple Nara

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Todai-ji Temple Nara (34.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Todai-ji Temple Nara

When does the sun rise in Todai-ji Temple Nara today?

Today the sun rises in Todai-ji Temple Nara at 05:55 and sets at 17:33.

How long is the day in Todai-ji Temple Nara today?

The day lasts 11h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Todai-ji Temple Nara today?

In the morning from 05:40–06:29, in the evening from 16:59–17:48.

When is the longest day in Todai-ji Temple Nara?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 29m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 50m.

When does it get dark in Todai-ji Temple Nara today?

It is dark from 17:58, fully dark from 18:56.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Todai-ji Temple Nara. All times are in local time. How it is calculated