Sunrise & sunset times in Hiroshima, Japan
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:57 and sets at 19:23 in Hiroshima. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Hiroshima
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Golden hour in Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Hiroshima (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Hiroshima’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:16 | 17:22 | 12:19 | 10h 06m |
| February | 06:55 | 17:53 | 12:24 | 10h 57m |
| March | 06:21 | 18:17 | 12:19 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:39 | 18:41 | 12:10 | 13h 02m |
| May | 05:08 | 19:05 | 12:06 | 13h 56m |
| June | 04:57 | 19:23 | 12:10 | 14h 26m |
| July | 05:08 | 19:23 | 12:16 | 14h 14m |
| August | 05:30 | 18:58 | 12:14 | 13h 27m |
| September | 05:52 | 18:17 | 12:05 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:15 | 17:36 | 11:56 | 11h 21m |
| November | 06:43 | 17:06 | 11:54 | 10h 23m |
| December | 07:08 | 17:01 | 12:05 | 9h 52m |
Solar year in Hiroshima (2026)
Day length in Hiroshima swings by 4h 36m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Hiroshima
Longest day in Hiroshima: 14h 18m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 42m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 17m.
Moon tonight in Hiroshima
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Hiroshima today?▼
The sun rises at 04:57 Asia/Tokyo in Hiroshima, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Hiroshima today?▼
The sun sets at 19:23 Asia/Tokyo in Hiroshima today.
How long is the day in Hiroshima today?▼
Daylight in Hiroshima today lasts 14 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hiroshima?▼
The morning golden hour in Hiroshima runs from 04:28 to 05:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:46 to 19:53.
What is the timezone of Hiroshima?▼
Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Hiroshima is 21 June 2026, with 14h 27m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Hiroshima?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Hiroshima is 22 December 2026, with 9h 51m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Hiroshima?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Hiroshima swings by 4h 36m.