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Sun Times in Kobe
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kobe?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kobe (Asia/Tokyo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kobe?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kobe (Asia/Tokyo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kobe?
Golden hour times for Kobe 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 Kobe?
The day length for Kobe is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kobe?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kobe is shown in the times above (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kobe?
Sunset and dusk times for Kobe 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 Kobe?
Twilight duration in Kobe 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 Kobe?
The earliest sunrise in Kobe in 2026 is at 4:45 AM on June 8 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Kobe?
The latest sunset in Kobe in 2026 is at 7:16 PM on June 24 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kobe?
After sunset in Kobe, 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 Kobe 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 Kobe
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kobe on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 05m |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:28 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 4:56 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 4:45 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 28m |
| July | 4:57 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 5:19 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 5:41 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:04 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 51m |