Sunrise & sunset times in Kanazawa, Japan
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:45 and sets at 19:12 in Kanazawa. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Kanazawa
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Golden hour in Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kanazawa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kanazawa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:04 | 17:00 | 12:02 | 9h 55m |
| February | 06:42 | 17:33 | 12:07 | 10h 51m |
| March | 06:05 | 18:00 | 12:02 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:20 | 18:27 | 11:53 | 13h 06m |
| May | 04:46 | 18:53 | 11:49 | 14h 06m |
| June | 04:34 | 19:13 | 11:53 | 14h 38m |
| July | 04:46 | 19:12 | 11:59 | 14h 25m |
| August | 05:10 | 18:45 | 11:58 | 13h 34m |
| September | 05:35 | 18:01 | 11:48 | 12h 26m |
| October | 06:00 | 17:17 | 11:39 | 11h 17m |
| November | 06:30 | 16:45 | 11:38 | 10h 14m |
| December | 06:58 | 16:38 | 11:48 | 9h 40m |
Solar year in Kanazawa (2026)
Day length in Kanazawa swings by 5h 00m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kanazawa
Longest day in Kanazawa: 14h 30m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 30m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 17m.
Moon tonight in Kanazawa
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Kanazawa today?▼
The sun rises at 04:45 Asia/Tokyo in Kanazawa, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Kanazawa today?▼
The sun sets at 19:12 Asia/Tokyo in Kanazawa today.
How long is the day in Kanazawa today?▼
Daylight in Kanazawa today lasts 14 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kanazawa?▼
The morning golden hour in Kanazawa runs from 04:15 to 05:23, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:34 to 19:42.
What is the timezone of Kanazawa?▼
Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kanazawa is 21 June 2026, with 14h 40m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kanazawa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kanazawa is 22 December 2026, with 9h 40m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kanazawa?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kanazawa swings by 5h 00m.