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Sun Times in Nagaoka
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Nagaoka?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Nagaoka (Asia/Tokyo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Nagaoka?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Nagaoka (Asia/Tokyo). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Nagaoka?
Golden hour times for Nagaoka 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 Nagaoka?
The day length for Nagaoka is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Nagaoka?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Nagaoka is shown in the times above (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Nagaoka?
Sunset and dusk times for Nagaoka 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 Nagaoka?
Twilight duration in Nagaoka 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 Nagaoka?
The earliest sunrise in Nagaoka in 2026 is at 4:42 AM on June 11 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Nagaoka?
The latest sunset in Nagaoka in 2026 is at 7:15 PM on June 27 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Nagaoka?
After sunset in Nagaoka, 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 Nagaoka 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 Nagaoka
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Nagaoka on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 04m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:26 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 4:54 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 4:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 14h 30m |
| July | 4:54 AM | 7:11 PM | 14h 17m |
| August | 5:17 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 29m |
| September | 5:39 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:02 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 50m |