Sunrise & sunset times in Okayama, Japan
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:01 and sets at 19:18 in Okayama. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Okayama
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Okayama 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 Okayama when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Okayama (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Okayama’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:11 | 17:16 | 12:13 | 10h 05m |
| February | 06:50 | 17:46 | 12:18 | 10h 56m |
| March | 06:15 | 18:11 | 12:13 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:33 | 18:35 | 12:04 | 13h 02m |
| May | 05:01 | 18:59 | 12:00 | 13h 57m |
| June | 04:50 | 19:18 | 12:04 | 14h 27m |
| July | 05:02 | 19:17 | 12:10 | 14h 15m |
| August | 05:24 | 18:52 | 12:08 | 13h 28m |
| September | 05:46 | 18:11 | 11:59 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:09 | 17:30 | 11:50 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:37 | 16:59 | 11:48 | 10h 22m |
| December | 07:03 | 16:54 | 11:59 | 9h 51m |
Solar year in Okayama (2026)
Day length in Okayama swings by 4h 39m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Okayama
Longest day in Okayama: 14h 20m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 40m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 8m.
Moon tonight in Okayama
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 Okayama today?▼
The sun rises at 05:01 Asia/Tokyo in Okayama, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Okayama today?▼
The sun sets at 19:18 Asia/Tokyo in Okayama today.
How long is the day in Okayama today?▼
Daylight in Okayama today lasts 14 hours and 16 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Okayama?▼
The morning golden hour in Okayama runs from 04:32 to 05:38, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:41 to 19:47.
What is the timezone of Okayama?▼
Okayama 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 Okayama?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Okayama is 21 June 2026, with 14h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Okayama?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Okayama is 22 December 2026, with 9h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Okayama?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Okayama swings by 4h 39m.