Sunrise & sunset times in Kumamoto, Japan
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:19 and sets at 19:26 in Kumamoto. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Kumamoto
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Golden hour in Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kumamoto (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kumamoto’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:19 | 17:33 | 12:26 | 10h 13m |
| February | 07:00 | 18:02 | 12:31 | 11h 01m |
| March | 06:28 | 18:24 | 12:26 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:48 | 18:46 | 12:17 | 12h 58m |
| May | 05:18 | 19:08 | 12:13 | 13h 50m |
| June | 05:08 | 19:26 | 12:17 | 14h 18m |
| July | 05:19 | 19:26 | 12:23 | 14h 06m |
| August | 05:40 | 19:02 | 12:21 | 13h 22m |
| September | 06:00 | 18:24 | 12:12 | 12h 23m |
| October | 06:20 | 17:44 | 12:03 | 11h 23m |
| November | 06:46 | 17:16 | 12:01 | 10h 29m |
| December | 07:11 | 17:12 | 12:12 | 10h 00m |
Solar year in Kumamoto (2026)
Day length in Kumamoto swings by 4h 20m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kumamoto
Longest day in Kumamoto: 14h 10m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 50m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 59m.
Moon tonight in Kumamoto
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 Kumamoto today?▼
The sun rises at 05:19 Asia/Tokyo in Kumamoto, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Kumamoto today?▼
The sun sets at 19:26 Asia/Tokyo in Kumamoto today.
How long is the day in Kumamoto today?▼
Daylight in Kumamoto today lasts 14 hours and 7 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kumamoto?▼
The morning golden hour in Kumamoto runs from 04:51 to 05:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:51 to 19:54.
What is the timezone of Kumamoto?▼
Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kumamoto is 21 June 2026, with 14h 19m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kumamoto?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kumamoto is 22 December 2026, with 9h 59m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kumamoto?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kumamoto swings by 4h 20m.