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Sun Times in Hongō
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hongō?
Sunrise in Hongō on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 5:19 AM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hongō?
Sunset in Hongō on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:42 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hongō?
Morning golden hour in Hongō ends at 5:54 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:07 PM.
How long is the day in Hongō?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Hongō there are 13 hours and 22 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hongō?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Hongō at 12:01 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Hongō?
In Hongō, sunset is at 6:42 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:14 PM (Asia/Tokyo). Civil twilight ends at 7:09 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Hongō?
Twilight in Hongō lasts approximately 92 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 Hongō?
The earliest sunrise in Hongō in 2026 is at 4:41 AM on June 9 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hongō?
The latest sunset in Hongō in 2026 is at 7:16 PM on June 21 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hongō?
After sunset at 6:42 PM in Hongō, civil twilight ends at 7:09 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:14 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Hongō 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 Hongō
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hongō on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:25 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 4:53 AM | 6:54 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 4:41 AM | 7:14 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 4:53 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 20m |
| August | 5:16 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 31m |
| September | 5:39 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:03 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 47m |