Sunrise & sunset times in Kochi, Japan
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 18:30 in Kochi. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Kochi
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Golden hour in Kochi 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 Kochi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kochi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kochi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:10 | 17:20 | 12:15 | 10h 10m |
| February | 06:50 | 17:49 | 12:19 | 10h 59m |
| March | 06:16 | 18:13 | 12:14 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:36 | 18:36 | 12:05 | 13h 00m |
| May | 05:05 | 18:59 | 12:02 | 13h 53m |
| June | 04:55 | 19:17 | 12:06 | 14h 21m |
| July | 05:06 | 19:16 | 12:11 | 14h 10m |
| August | 05:27 | 18:52 | 12:10 | 13h 24m |
| September | 05:48 | 18:12 | 12:01 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:10 | 17:32 | 11:51 | 11h 22m |
| November | 06:37 | 17:03 | 11:50 | 10h 26m |
| December | 07:02 | 16:59 | 12:00 | 9h 56m |
Solar year in Kochi (2026)
Day length in Kochi swings by 4h 27m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kochi
Longest day in Kochi: 14h 14m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 46m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 39m.
Moon tonight in Kochi
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 Kochi today?▼
The sun rises at 05:40 Asia/Tokyo in Kochi, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Kochi today?▼
The sun sets at 18:30 Asia/Tokyo in Kochi today.
How long is the day in Kochi today?▼
Daylight in Kochi today lasts 12 hours and 50 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kochi?▼
The morning golden hour in Kochi runs from 05:14 to 06:13, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:57 to 18:55.
What is the timezone of Kochi?▼
Kochi 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 Kochi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kochi is 21 June 2026, with 14h 23m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kochi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kochi is 22 December 2026, with 9h 56m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kochi?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kochi swings by 4h 27m.