Sunrise & sunset times in Akita, Japan
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 16:55 in Akita. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Akita
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Golden hour in Akita today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Akita when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Akita (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Akita’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:58 | 16:38 | 11:48 | 9h 40m |
| February | 06:32 | 17:15 | 11:53 | 10h 42m |
| March | 05:51 | 17:45 | 11:48 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:02 | 18:17 | 11:39 | 13h 14m |
| May | 04:25 | 18:46 | 11:35 | 14h 21m |
| June | 04:11 | 19:08 | 11:39 | 14h 57m |
| July | 04:23 | 19:06 | 11:45 | 14h 42m |
| August | 04:51 | 18:36 | 11:44 | 13h 45m |
| September | 05:20 | 17:48 | 11:34 | 12h 28m |
| October | 05:49 | 17:01 | 11:25 | 11h 11m |
| November | 06:23 | 16:24 | 11:24 | 10h 00m |
| December | 06:52 | 16:15 | 11:34 | 9h 22m |
Solar year in Akita (2026)
Day length in Akita swings by 5h 38m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Akita
Longest day in Akita: 14h 49m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 11m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 45m.
Moon tonight in Akita
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Akita today?▼
The sun rises at 05:53 Asia/Tokyo in Akita, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Akita today?▼
The sun sets at 16:55 Asia/Tokyo in Akita today.
How long is the day in Akita today?▼
Daylight in Akita today lasts 11 hours and 1 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Akita?▼
The morning golden hour in Akita runs from 05:26 to 06:30, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:18 to 17:22.
What is the timezone of Akita?▼
Akita uses the Asia/Tokyo timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Akita?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Akita is 21 June 2026, with 14h 59m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Akita?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Akita is 22 December 2026, with 9h 21m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Akita?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Akita swings by 5h 38m.
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