Sunrise & sunset times in Kitakyushu, Japan
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:15 and sets at 19:28 in Kitakyushu. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Kitakyushu
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Golden hour in Kitakyushu 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 Kitakyushu when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kitakyushu (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kitakyushu’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:21 | 17:30 | 12:25 | 10h 08m |
| February | 07:01 | 18:00 | 12:30 | 10h 58m |
| March | 06:27 | 18:23 | 12:25 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:46 | 18:47 | 12:16 | 13h 00m |
| May | 05:15 | 19:10 | 12:12 | 13h 54m |
| June | 05:05 | 19:28 | 12:17 | 14h 23m |
| July | 05:16 | 19:28 | 12:22 | 14h 11m |
| August | 05:38 | 19:03 | 12:21 | 13h 25m |
| September | 05:59 | 18:23 | 12:11 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:21 | 17:43 | 12:02 | 11h 22m |
| November | 06:48 | 17:13 | 12:01 | 10h 25m |
| December | 07:13 | 17:09 | 12:11 | 9h 55m |
Solar year in Kitakyushu (2026)
Day length in Kitakyushu swings by 4h 30m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kitakyushu
Longest day in Kitakyushu: 14h 15m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 45m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 4m.
Moon tonight in Kitakyushu
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 Kitakyushu today?▼
The sun rises at 05:15 Asia/Tokyo in Kitakyushu, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Kitakyushu today?▼
The sun sets at 19:28 Asia/Tokyo in Kitakyushu today.
How long is the day in Kitakyushu today?▼
Daylight in Kitakyushu today lasts 14 hours and 12 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kitakyushu?▼
The morning golden hour in Kitakyushu runs from 04:47 to 05:52, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:52 to 19:57.
What is the timezone of Kitakyushu?▼
Kitakyushu 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 Kitakyushu?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kitakyushu is 21 June 2026, with 14h 24m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kitakyushu?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kitakyushu is 22 December 2026, with 9h 54m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kitakyushu?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kitakyushu swings by 4h 30m.