Sunrise & sunset times in Kurashiki, Japan
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:38 and sets at 18:30 in Kurashiki. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Kurashiki
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Golden hour in Kurashiki 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 Kurashiki when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kurashiki (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kurashiki’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:11 | 17:17 | 12:14 | 10h 05m |
| February | 06:50 | 17:47 | 12:19 | 10h 56m |
| March | 06:16 | 18:12 | 12:13 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:34 | 18:36 | 12:05 | 13h 02m |
| May | 05:02 | 19:00 | 12:01 | 13h 57m |
| June | 04:51 | 19:19 | 12:05 | 14h 27m |
| July | 05:03 | 19:18 | 12:10 | 14h 15m |
| August | 05:25 | 18:53 | 12:09 | 13h 27m |
| September | 05:47 | 18:12 | 12:00 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:10 | 17:30 | 11:50 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:38 | 17:00 | 11:49 | 10h 22m |
| December | 07:04 | 16:55 | 11:59 | 9h 51m |
Solar year in Kurashiki (2026)
Day length in Kurashiki swings by 4h 38m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kurashiki
Longest day in Kurashiki: 14h 19m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 41m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 41m.
Moon tonight in Kurashiki
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 Kurashiki today?▼
The sun rises at 05:38 Asia/Tokyo in Kurashiki, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Kurashiki today?▼
The sun sets at 18:30 Asia/Tokyo in Kurashiki today.
How long is the day in Kurashiki today?▼
Daylight in Kurashiki today lasts 12 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kurashiki?▼
The morning golden hour in Kurashiki runs from 05:12 to 06:11, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:57 to 18:56.
What is the timezone of Kurashiki?▼
Kurashiki 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 Kurashiki?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kurashiki is 21 June 2026, with 14h 28m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kurashiki?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kurashiki is 22 December 2026, with 9h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kurashiki?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kurashiki swings by 4h 38m.