Sunrise & sunset times in Nakano, Japan
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 17:01 in Nakano. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Nakano
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Golden hour in Nakano 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 Nakano when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Nakano (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Nakano’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:50 | 16:50 | 11:50 | 10h 00m |
| February | 06:28 | 17:22 | 11:55 | 10h 53m |
| March | 05:52 | 17:48 | 11:50 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:09 | 18:14 | 11:41 | 13h 04m |
| May | 04:36 | 18:39 | 11:37 | 14h 02m |
| June | 04:24 | 18:58 | 11:41 | 14h 33m |
| July | 04:36 | 18:57 | 11:47 | 14h 21m |
| August | 04:59 | 18:31 | 11:45 | 13h 31m |
| September | 05:23 | 17:49 | 11:36 | 12h 25m |
| October | 05:47 | 17:06 | 11:27 | 11h 19m |
| November | 06:16 | 16:34 | 11:25 | 10h 17m |
| December | 06:43 | 16:29 | 11:36 | 9h 45m |
Solar year in Nakano (2026)
Day length in Nakano swings by 4h 50m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Nakano
Longest day in Nakano: 14h 25m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 35m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 55m.
Moon tonight in Nakano
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 Nakano today?▼
The sun rises at 05:50 Asia/Tokyo in Nakano, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Nakano today?▼
The sun sets at 17:01 Asia/Tokyo in Nakano today.
How long is the day in Nakano today?▼
Daylight in Nakano today lasts 11 hours and 10 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nakano?▼
The morning golden hour in Nakano runs from 05:25 to 06:25, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:26 to 17:27.
What is the timezone of Nakano?▼
Nakano 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 Nakano?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Nakano is 21 June 2026, with 14h 35m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nakano?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Nakano is 22 December 2026, with 9h 44m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Nakano?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Nakano swings by 4h 50m.
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