Sunrise & sunset times in Kobe, Japan
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:20 and sets at 18:46 in Kobe. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Kobe
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Golden hour in Kobe 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 Kobe when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kobe (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kobe’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:06 | 17:11 | 12:08 | 10h 04m |
| February | 06:45 | 17:41 | 12:13 | 10h 56m |
| March | 06:10 | 18:06 | 12:08 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:28 | 18:30 | 11:59 | 13h 02m |
| May | 04:56 | 18:54 | 11:55 | 13h 58m |
| June | 04:45 | 19:13 | 11:59 | 14h 28m |
| July | 04:57 | 19:13 | 12:05 | 14h 15m |
| August | 05:19 | 18:47 | 12:03 | 13h 28m |
| September | 05:41 | 18:06 | 11:54 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:04 | 17:25 | 11:45 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:32 | 16:54 | 11:43 | 10h 21m |
| December | 06:58 | 16:49 | 11:54 | 9h 50m |
Solar year in Kobe (2026)
Day length in Kobe swings by 4h 39m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kobe
Longest day in Kobe: 14h 20m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 40m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 16m.
Moon tonight in Kobe
Next full moon on 28 August 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 Kobe today?▼
The sun rises at 05:20 Asia/Tokyo in Kobe, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Kobe today?▼
The sun sets at 18:46 Asia/Tokyo in Kobe today.
How long is the day in Kobe today?▼
Daylight in Kobe today lasts 13 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kobe?▼
The morning golden hour in Kobe runs from 04:53 to 05:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:12 to 19:13.
What is the timezone of Kobe?▼
Kobe 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 Kobe?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kobe is 21 June 2026, with 14h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kobe?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kobe is 22 December 2026, with 9h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kobe?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kobe swings by 4h 39m.