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Sun Times in Hakuba
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hakuba?
Sunrise in Hakuba on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 5:09 AM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hakuba?
Sunset in Hakuba on Friday, August 21, 2026 is at 6:33 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hakuba?
Morning golden hour in Hakuba ends at 5:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:58 PM.
How long is the day in Hakuba?
On Friday, August 21, 2026 in Hakuba there are 13 hours and 24 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hakuba?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Hakuba at 11:52 AM (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Hakuba?
In Hakuba, sunset is at 6:33 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:07 PM (Asia/Tokyo). Civil twilight ends at 7:01 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Hakuba?
Twilight in Hakuba lasts approximately 94 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Hakuba?
The earliest sunrise in Hakuba in 2026 is at 4:29 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 Hakuba?
The latest sunset in Hakuba in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on June 24 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hakuba?
After sunset at 6:33 PM in Hakuba, civil twilight ends at 7:01 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:07 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Hakuba 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 Hakuba
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hakuba on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 6:00 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 13h 07m |
| May | 4:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 14h 07m |
| June | 4:29 AM | 7:08 PM | 14h 40m |
| July | 4:41 AM | 7:07 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 5:05 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 35m |
| September | 5:30 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 5:55 AM | 5:12 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:39 PM | 10h 14m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 40m |