Sun Times in Shōwa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shōwa?
Sunrise in Shōwa on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is at 5:23 AM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shōwa?
Sunset in Shōwa on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is at 6:02 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shōwa?
Morning golden hour in Shōwa ends at 5:57 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:28 PM.
How long is the day in Shōwa?
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Shōwa there are 12 hours and 38 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shōwa?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Shōwa at 11:43 AM (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Shōwa?
In Shōwa, sunset is at 6:02 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:29 PM (Asia/Tokyo). Civil twilight ends at 6:28 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Shōwa?
Twilight in Shōwa lasts approximately 87 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 Shōwa?
The earliest sunrise in Shōwa in 2026 is at 4:29 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 Shōwa?
The latest sunset in Shōwa in 2026 is at 7:05 PM on June 22 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shōwa?
After sunset at 6:02 PM in Shōwa, civil twilight ends at 6:28 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:29 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Shōwa 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 Shōwa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shōwa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 5:57 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:13 AM | 6:18 PM | 13h 05m |
| May | 4:41 AM | 6:43 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 4:29 AM | 7:03 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 4:41 AM | 7:02 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 5:04 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 31m |
| September | 5:28 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 5:51 AM | 5:11 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:39 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 46m |
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