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Sun Times in Asakusa
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Asakusa?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Asakusa (Asia/Tokyo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Asakusa?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Asakusa (Asia/Tokyo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Asakusa?
Golden hour times for Asakusa are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Asakusa?
The day length for Asakusa is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Asakusa?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Asakusa is shown in the times above (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Asakusa?
Sunset and dusk times for Asakusa are displayed above (Asia/Tokyo). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Asakusa?
Twilight duration in Asakusa varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Asakusa?
The earliest sunrise in Asakusa in 2026 is at 4:24 AM on June 7 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Asakusa?
The latest sunset in Asakusa in 2026 is at 7:00 PM on June 21 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Asakusa?
After sunset in Asakusa, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Asakusa shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Asakusa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Asakusa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 00m |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 5:52 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:08 AM | 6:13 PM | 13h 05m |
| May | 4:36 AM | 6:38 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 4:24 AM | 6:58 PM | 14h 34m |
| July | 4:36 AM | 6:57 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 4:59 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 32m |
| September | 5:23 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 5:46 AM | 5:05 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:34 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 46m |