Sunrise and Sunset in Tsuruoka Today

In Tsuruoka, Japan, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 05:42 and sets at 17:13. The day length is 11h 31m. Solar noon is reached at 11:28.

Tsuruoka: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Tsuruoka at 11:28 – 32 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 04:15, the latest on January 5 at 06:59.

The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:18 and latest on June 28 at 19:09.

The longest day of the year has 5 h 25 min more daylight than the shortest.

Tsuruoka 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	16:42	9 h 45 min	west-southwest 243°	149 h
Feb	06:32	17:17	10 h 46 min	west-southwest 254°	155 h
Mar	05:52	17:47	11 h 54 min	west 268°	179 h
Apr	05:05	18:17	13 h 12 min	west-northwest 283°	194 h
May	04:29	18:45	14 h 16 min	west-northwest 295°	192 h
Jun	04:15	19:07	14 h 52 min	west-northwest 301°	144 h
Jul	04:27	19:05	14 h 37 min	west-northwest 299°	126 h
Aug	04:54	18:35	13 h 42 min	west-northwest 289°	145 h
Sep	05:21	17:49	12 h 28 min	west 274°	128 h
Oct	05:49	17:03	11 h 14 min	west 260°	147 h
Nov	06:22	16:27	10 h 5 min	west-southwest 247°	143 h
Dec	06:51	16:20	9 h 29 min	west-southwest 240°	136 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° 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 Tsuruoka

Morning: 05:26–06:18 · Evening: 16:37–17:29

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Tsuruoka, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:26 to 06:18. The evening golden hour extends from 16:37 to 17:29. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Tsuruoka

Morning: 05:16–05:26 · Evening: 17:29–17:40

The Blue Hour in Tsuruoka offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:16 to 05:26, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:29 to 17:40, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Tsuruoka

Tsuruoka is located at a latitude of 38.72° and a longitude of 139.82°. The city is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Tsuruoka vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Tsuruoka

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Tsuruoka. 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 Tsuruoka, with up to 14h 53m 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 Tsuruoka 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 Tsuruoka brings the shortest days with only 9h 27m 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 Tsuruoka

On the same latitude as Tsuruoka

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Tsuruoka (38.7° 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 Tsuruoka

When does the sun rise in Tsuruoka today?

Today the sun rises in Tsuruoka at 05:42 and sets at 17:13.

How long is the day in Tsuruoka today?

The day lasts 11h 31m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Tsuruoka today?

In the morning from 05:26–06:18, in the evening from 16:37–17:29.

When is the longest day in Tsuruoka?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 53m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 27m.

When does it get dark in Tsuruoka today?

It is dark from 17:40, fully dark from 18:41.