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Sun Times in Shirone
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shirone?
Sunrise in Shirone on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:03 AM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shirone?
Sunset in Shirone on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 6:30 PM (Asia/Tokyo). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shirone?
Morning golden hour in Shirone ends at 5:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:55 PM.
How long is the day in Shirone?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Shirone there are 13 hours and 27 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shirone?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Shirone at 11:47 AM (Asia/Tokyo). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Shirone?
In Shirone, sunset is at 6:30 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:06 PM (Asia/Tokyo). Civil twilight ends at 6:58 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Shirone?
Twilight in Shirone lasts approximately 95 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 Shirone?
The earliest sunrise in Shirone in 2026 is at 4:21 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 Shirone?
The latest sunset in Shirone in 2026 is at 7:09 PM on June 21 (Asia/Tokyo). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shirone?
After sunset at 6:30 PM in Shirone, civil twilight ends at 6:58 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:06 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
What these times mean
Solar times in Shirone 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 Shirone
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shirone on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 50m |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 48m |
| March | 5:55 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:09 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 4:34 AM | 6:46 PM | 14h 12m |
| June | 4:21 AM | 7:07 PM | 14h 46m |
| July | 4:33 AM | 7:05 PM | 14h 32m |
| August | 4:59 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 38m |
| September | 5:25 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 5:51 AM | 5:07 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:32 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 34m |