Sunrise & sunset times in Himeji, Japan
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:34 and sets at 18:26 in Himeji. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Himeji
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Golden hour in Himeji 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 Himeji when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Himeji (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Himeji’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:08 | 17:12 | 12:10 | 10h 04m |
| February | 06:47 | 17:43 | 12:15 | 10h 56m |
| March | 06:12 | 18:08 | 12:10 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:30 | 18:33 | 12:01 | 13h 02m |
| May | 04:58 | 18:57 | 11:57 | 13h 58m |
| June | 04:47 | 19:16 | 12:01 | 14h 28m |
| July | 04:58 | 19:15 | 12:07 | 14h 16m |
| August | 05:21 | 18:49 | 12:05 | 13h 28m |
| September | 05:43 | 18:08 | 11:56 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:06 | 17:27 | 11:47 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:34 | 16:56 | 11:45 | 10h 21m |
| December | 07:00 | 16:51 | 11:56 | 9h 50m |
Solar year in Himeji (2026)
Day length in Himeji swings by 4h 41m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Himeji
Longest day in Himeji: 14h 20m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 40m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 41m.
Moon tonight in Himeji
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 Himeji today?▼
The sun rises at 05:34 Asia/Tokyo in Himeji, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Himeji today?▼
The sun sets at 18:26 Asia/Tokyo in Himeji today.
How long is the day in Himeji today?▼
Daylight in Himeji today lasts 12 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Himeji?▼
The morning golden hour in Himeji runs from 05:08 to 06:08, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:53 to 18:52.
What is the timezone of Himeji?▼
Himeji 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 Himeji?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Himeji is 21 June 2026, with 14h 30m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Himeji?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Himeji is 22 December 2026, with 9h 49m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Himeji?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Himeji swings by 4h 41m.