Sunrise & sunset times in Matsuyama, Japan
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 17:30 in Matsuyama. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Matsuyama
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Golden hour in Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Matsuyama (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Matsuyama’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:13 | 17:22 | 12:18 | 10h 08m |
| February | 06:53 | 17:52 | 12:23 | 10h 58m |
| March | 06:20 | 18:16 | 12:17 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:38 | 18:39 | 12:09 | 13h 00m |
| May | 05:08 | 19:02 | 12:05 | 13h 54m |
| June | 04:57 | 19:21 | 12:09 | 14h 23m |
| July | 05:08 | 19:20 | 12:14 | 14h 11m |
| August | 05:30 | 18:56 | 12:13 | 13h 25m |
| September | 05:51 | 18:16 | 12:04 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:13 | 17:35 | 11:54 | 11h 22m |
| November | 06:40 | 17:05 | 11:53 | 10h 25m |
| December | 07:06 | 17:01 | 12:03 | 9h 55m |
Solar year in Matsuyama (2026)
Day length in Matsuyama swings by 4h 30m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Matsuyama
Longest day in Matsuyama: 14h 15m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 45m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 60m.
Moon tonight in Matsuyama
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Matsuyama today?▼
The sun rises at 06:16 Asia/Tokyo in Matsuyama, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Matsuyama today?▼
The sun sets at 17:30 Asia/Tokyo in Matsuyama today.
How long is the day in Matsuyama today?▼
Daylight in Matsuyama today lasts 11 hours and 14 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Matsuyama?▼
The morning golden hour in Matsuyama runs from 05:51 to 06:50, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:56 to 17:56.
What is the timezone of Matsuyama?▼
Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Matsuyama is 21 June 2026, with 14h 24m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Matsuyama?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Matsuyama is 22 December 2026, with 9h 54m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Matsuyama?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Matsuyama swings by 4h 30m.
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