Sunrise & sunset times in Kyoto, Japan
On Monday 17 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:18 and sets at 18:43 in Kyoto. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Kyoto
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Golden hour in Kyoto 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 Kyoto when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kyoto (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kyoto’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:04 | 17:08 | 12:06 | 10h 03m |
| February | 06:43 | 17:39 | 12:11 | 10h 55m |
| March | 06:08 | 18:04 | 12:05 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:25 | 18:29 | 11:57 | 13h 03m |
| May | 04:53 | 18:53 | 11:53 | 13h 59m |
| June | 04:42 | 19:12 | 11:57 | 14h 29m |
| July | 04:54 | 19:11 | 12:02 | 14h 17m |
| August | 05:16 | 18:45 | 12:01 | 13h 29m |
| September | 05:39 | 18:04 | 11:52 | 12h 25m |
| October | 06:02 | 17:22 | 11:42 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:30 | 16:51 | 11:41 | 10h 20m |
| December | 06:57 | 16:46 | 11:51 | 9h 49m |
Solar year in Kyoto (2026)
Day length in Kyoto swings by 4h 43m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kyoto
Longest day in Kyoto: 14h 22m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 38m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 15m.
Moon tonight in Kyoto
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 Kyoto today?▼
The sun rises at 05:18 Asia/Tokyo in Kyoto, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Kyoto today?▼
The sun sets at 18:43 Asia/Tokyo in Kyoto today.
How long is the day in Kyoto today?▼
Daylight in Kyoto today lasts 13 hours and 25 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kyoto?▼
The morning golden hour in Kyoto runs from 04:51 to 05:52, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:09 to 19:10.
What is the timezone of Kyoto?▼
Kyoto 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 Kyoto?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kyoto is 21 June 2026, with 14h 31m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kyoto?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kyoto is 22 December 2026, with 9h 48m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kyoto?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kyoto swings by 4h 43m.