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Sun Times in Matsumae
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Matsumae?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Matsumae (Asia/Tokyo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Matsumae?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Matsumae (Asia/Tokyo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Matsumae?
Golden hour times for Matsumae 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 Matsumae?
The day length for Matsumae is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Matsumae?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Matsumae is shown in the times above (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Matsumae?
Sunset and dusk times for Matsumae 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 Matsumae?
Twilight duration in Matsumae 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 Matsumae?
The earliest sunrise in Matsumae in 2026 is at 4:05 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 Matsumae?
The latest sunset in Matsumae 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 Matsumae?
After sunset in Matsumae, 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 Matsumae 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 Matsumae
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Matsumae on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 31m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 5:52 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 5:00 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 19m |
| May | 4:21 AM | 6:51 PM | 14h 30m |
| June | 4:05 AM | 7:14 PM | 15h 09m |
| July | 4:18 AM | 7:12 PM | 14h 53m |
| August | 4:48 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 5:19 AM | 5:49 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 5:50 AM | 4:59 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 53m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:10 PM | 9h 12m |