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Sun Times in Hongū
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hongū?
Sunrise in Hongū on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:21 AM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hongū?
Sunset in Hongū on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 6:39 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hongū?
Morning golden hour in Hongū ends at 5:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:05 PM.
How long is the day in Hongū?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Hongū there are 13 hours and 18 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hongū?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Hongū at 12:00 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Hongū?
In Hongū, sunset is at 6:39 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:09 PM (Asia/Tokyo). Civil twilight ends at 7:05 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Hongū?
Twilight in Hongū lasts approximately 90 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 Hongū?
The earliest sunrise in Hongū in 2026 is at 4:45 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 Hongū?
The latest sunset in Hongū in 2026 is at 7:11 PM on June 22 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hongū?
After sunset at 6:39 PM in Hongū, civil twilight ends at 7:05 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:09 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Hongū 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 Hongū
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hongū on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 09m |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 59m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:26 AM | 6:27 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 4:56 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 55m |
| June | 4:45 AM | 7:09 PM | 14h 24m |
| July | 4:56 AM | 7:08 PM | 14h 12m |
| August | 5:18 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 5:39 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:01 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 55m |