Sunrise & sunset times in Niigata, Japan
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:32 and sets at 19:06 in Niigata. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Niigata
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Golden hour in Niigata 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 Niigata when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Niigata (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Niigata’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:58 | 16:47 | 11:53 | 9h 49m |
| February | 06:34 | 17:22 | 11:57 | 10h 47m |
| March | 05:55 | 17:50 | 11:52 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:09 | 18:19 | 11:43 | 13h 09m |
| May | 04:34 | 18:46 | 11:40 | 14h 12m |
| June | 04:20 | 19:07 | 11:44 | 14h 46m |
| July | 04:33 | 19:06 | 11:49 | 14h 32m |
| August | 04:58 | 18:37 | 11:48 | 13h 38m |
| September | 05:25 | 17:52 | 11:39 | 12h 27m |
| October | 05:51 | 17:06 | 11:29 | 11h 15m |
| November | 06:23 | 16:32 | 11:28 | 10h 08m |
| December | 06:52 | 16:25 | 11:38 | 9h 33m |
Solar year in Niigata (2026)
Day length in Niigata swings by 5h 16m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Niigata
Longest day in Niigata: 14h 38m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 22m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 24m.
Moon tonight in Niigata
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Niigata today?▼
The sun rises at 04:32 Asia/Tokyo in Niigata, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Niigata today?▼
The sun sets at 19:06 Asia/Tokyo in Niigata today.
How long is the day in Niigata today?▼
Daylight in Niigata today lasts 14 hours and 33 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Niigata?▼
The morning golden hour in Niigata runs from 04:01 to 05:11, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:28 to 19:37.
What is the timezone of Niigata?▼
Niigata 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 Niigata?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Niigata is 21 June 2026, with 14h 48m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Niigata?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Niigata is 22 December 2026, with 9h 32m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Niigata?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Niigata swings by 5h 16m.