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Sun Times in Hakone
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hakone?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hakone (Asia/Tokyo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hakone?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hakone (Asia/Tokyo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hakone?
Golden hour times for Hakone 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 Hakone?
The day length for Hakone is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hakone?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hakone is shown in the times above (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hakone?
Sunset and dusk times for Hakone 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 Hakone?
Twilight duration in Hakone 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 Hakone?
The earliest sunrise in Hakone in 2026 is at 4:28 AM on June 10 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hakone?
The latest sunset in Hakone in 2026 is at 7:02 PM on June 24 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hakone?
After sunset in Hakone, 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 Hakone 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 Hakone
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hakone on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 5:55 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:12 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 4:40 AM | 6:40 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 4:28 AM | 6:59 PM | 14h 31m |
| July | 4:40 AM | 6:58 PM | 14h 18m |
| August | 5:03 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 5:26 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 5:49 AM | 5:09 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:38 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 48m |