Sunrise & sunset times in Morioka, Japan
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 16:51 in Morioka. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Morioka
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Morioka 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 Morioka when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Morioka (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Morioka’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:54 | 16:34 | 11:44 | 9h 40m |
| February | 06:28 | 17:11 | 11:49 | 10h 42m |
| March | 05:47 | 17:41 | 11:44 | 11h 54m |
| April | 04:58 | 18:12 | 11:35 | 13h 14m |
| May | 04:21 | 18:42 | 11:31 | 14h 21m |
| June | 04:06 | 19:04 | 11:35 | 14h 57m |
| July | 04:19 | 19:02 | 11:41 | 14h 42m |
| August | 04:47 | 18:32 | 11:39 | 13h 45m |
| September | 05:16 | 17:44 | 11:30 | 12h 28m |
| October | 05:45 | 16:56 | 11:21 | 11h 11m |
| November | 06:19 | 16:20 | 11:19 | 10h 00m |
| December | 06:48 | 16:11 | 11:30 | 9h 23m |
Solar year in Morioka (2026)
Day length in Morioka swings by 5h 37m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Morioka
Longest day in Morioka: 14h 49m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 11m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 45m.
Moon tonight in Morioka
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 Morioka today?▼
The sun rises at 05:49 Asia/Tokyo in Morioka, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Morioka today?▼
The sun sets at 16:51 Asia/Tokyo in Morioka today.
How long is the day in Morioka today?▼
Daylight in Morioka today lasts 11 hours and 1 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Morioka?▼
The morning golden hour in Morioka runs from 05:21 to 06:26, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:14 to 17:18.
What is the timezone of Morioka?▼
Morioka 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 Morioka?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Morioka is 21 June 2026, with 14h 59m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Morioka?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Morioka is 22 December 2026, with 9h 22m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Morioka?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Morioka swings by 5h 37m.
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