Sunrise & sunset times in Chiba, Japan
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 16:59 in Chiba. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Chiba
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Golden hour in Chiba 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 Chiba when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Chiba (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Chiba’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:48 | 16:49 | 11:48 | 10h 00m |
| February | 06:26 | 17:20 | 11:53 | 10h 54m |
| March | 05:50 | 17:46 | 11:48 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:07 | 18:12 | 11:39 | 13h 04m |
| May | 04:35 | 18:37 | 11:35 | 14h 02m |
| June | 04:23 | 18:56 | 11:39 | 14h 33m |
| July | 04:35 | 18:55 | 11:45 | 14h 20m |
| August | 04:58 | 18:29 | 11:44 | 13h 31m |
| September | 05:21 | 17:47 | 11:34 | 12h 25m |
| October | 05:45 | 17:04 | 11:25 | 11h 19m |
| November | 06:14 | 16:33 | 11:24 | 10h 18m |
| December | 06:41 | 16:27 | 11:34 | 9h 46m |
Solar year in Chiba (2026)
Day length in Chiba swings by 4h 49m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Chiba
Longest day in Chiba: 14h 25m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 35m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 56m.
Moon tonight in Chiba
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 Chiba today?▼
The sun rises at 05:49 Asia/Tokyo in Chiba, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Chiba today?▼
The sun sets at 16:59 Asia/Tokyo in Chiba today.
How long is the day in Chiba today?▼
Daylight in Chiba today lasts 11 hours and 10 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Chiba?▼
The morning golden hour in Chiba runs from 05:23 to 06:23, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:24 to 17:25.
What is the timezone of Chiba?▼
Chiba 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 Chiba?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Chiba is 21 June 2026, with 14h 34m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Chiba?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Chiba is 22 December 2026, with 9h 45m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Chiba?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Chiba swings by 4h 49m.
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