Sunset Forecast for Nishi-Tokyo-shi

For the most colorful sunsets, look for days with scattered mid-level clouds, which catch and reflect warm light. Head to a location with a clear view of the western horizon such as a beach, hilltop, or open field. Arrive during golden hour, about an hour before sunset, for the best light. Use Alpenglow's quality forecast to find the days when conditions favor vivid colors. In Nishi-Tokyo-shi today, the sun sets toward the WNW (283°) at 6:15 PM — find a viewpoint facing that way and arrive 20–30 minutes early to watch the color build.

Today's sunset in Nishi-Tokyo-shi is at 6:15 PM, with full darkness arriving at 7:45 PM (Asia/Tokyo). The period between sunset and full darkness is twilight, when the sky gradually transitions from light to dark.

Twilight in Nishi-Tokyo-shi lasts approximately 90 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.

The latest sunset in Nishi-Tokyo-shi in 2026 is at 7:01 PM on June 21 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.

After sunset at 6:15 PM in Nishi-Tokyo-shi, civil twilight ends at 6:41 PM — about 26 minutes later. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:45 PM (Asia/Tokyo).