Sun Times in Kitagawa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kitagawa?
Sunrise in Kitagawa on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:28 AM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kitagawa?
Sunset in Kitagawa on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 6:45 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kitagawa?
Morning golden hour in Kitagawa ends at 6:02 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:12 PM.
How long is the day in Kitagawa?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Kitagawa there are 13 hours and 17 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kitagawa?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Kitagawa at 12:07 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Kitagawa?
In Kitagawa, sunset is at 6:45 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:15 PM (Asia/Tokyo). Civil twilight ends at 7:11 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Kitagawa?
Twilight in Kitagawa lasts approximately 89 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 Kitagawa?
The earliest sunrise in Kitagawa in 2026 is at 4:53 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 Kitagawa?
The latest sunset in Kitagawa in 2026 is at 7:17 PM on June 23 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kitagawa?
After sunset at 6:45 PM in Kitagawa, civil twilight ends at 7:11 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:15 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Kitagawa 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 Kitagawa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kitagawa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 11m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 00m |
| March | 6:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:34 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 00m |
| May | 5:03 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 53m |
| June | 4:53 AM | 7:15 PM | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:04 AM | 7:14 PM | 14h 10m |
| August | 5:25 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 24m |
| September | 5:46 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:08 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 57m |
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