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Sun Times in Shōbara
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shōbara?
Sunrise in Shōbara on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:31 AM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shōbara?
Sunset in Shōbara on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 6:50 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shōbara?
Morning golden hour in Shōbara ends at 6:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:16 PM.
How long is the day in Shōbara?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Shōbara there are 13 hours and 19 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shōbara?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Shōbara at 12:11 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Shōbara?
In Shōbara, sunset is at 6:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:21 PM (Asia/Tokyo). Civil twilight ends at 7:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Shōbara?
Twilight in Shōbara lasts approximately 91 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 Shōbara?
The earliest sunrise in Shōbara in 2026 is at 4:53 AM on June 10 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shōbara?
The latest sunset in Shōbara in 2026 is at 7:25 PM on June 23 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shōbara?
After sunset at 6:50 PM in Shōbara, civil twilight ends at 7:17 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:21 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Shōbara 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 Shōbara
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shōbara on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 04m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 6:19 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:36 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 5:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 4:53 AM | 7:22 PM | 14h 29m |
| July | 5:05 AM | 7:22 PM | 14h 17m |
| August | 5:27 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 29m |
| September | 5:50 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 50m |