Sunrise & sunset times in Asahikawa, Japan
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 04:54 and sets at 18:05 in Asahikawa. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Asahikawa
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Golden hour in Asahikawa 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 Asahikawa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Asahikawa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Asahikawa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:01 | 16:18 | 11:39 | 9h 16m |
| February | 06:30 | 16:59 | 11:44 | 10h 29m |
| March | 05:43 | 17:36 | 11:39 | 11h 52m |
| April | 04:48 | 18:13 | 11:30 | 13h 24m |
| May | 04:05 | 18:48 | 11:26 | 14h 42m |
| June | 03:47 | 19:14 | 11:30 | 15h 26m |
| July | 04:02 | 19:10 | 11:36 | 15h 08m |
| August | 04:34 | 18:35 | 11:35 | 14h 00m |
| September | 05:09 | 17:41 | 11:25 | 12h 32m |
| October | 05:44 | 16:47 | 11:16 | 11h 03m |
| November | 06:24 | 16:05 | 11:15 | 9h 41m |
| December | 06:57 | 15:53 | 11:25 | 8h 56m |
Solar year in Asahikawa (2026)
Day length in Asahikawa swings by 6h 33m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Asahikawa
Longest day in Asahikawa: 15h 16m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 44m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 57m.
Moon tonight in Asahikawa
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Asahikawa today?▼
The sun rises at 04:54 Asia/Tokyo in Asahikawa, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Asahikawa today?▼
The sun sets at 18:05 Asia/Tokyo in Asahikawa today.
How long is the day in Asahikawa today?▼
Daylight in Asahikawa today lasts 13 hours and 10 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Asahikawa?▼
The morning golden hour in Asahikawa runs from 04:25 to 05:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:27 to 18:34.
What is the timezone of Asahikawa?▼
Asahikawa 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 Asahikawa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Asahikawa is 21 June 2026, with 15h 27m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Asahikawa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Asahikawa is 22 December 2026, with 8h 55m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Asahikawa?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Asahikawa swings by 6h 33m.