Sunrise & sunset times in Osaka, Japan
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:44 and sets at 19:12 in Osaka. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Osaka
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Golden hour in Osaka 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 Osaka when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Osaka (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Osaka’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:04 | 17:09 | 12:07 | 10h 04m |
| February | 06:44 | 17:40 | 12:12 | 10h 56m |
| March | 06:09 | 18:05 | 12:06 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:27 | 18:29 | 11:58 | 13h 02m |
| May | 04:55 | 18:53 | 11:54 | 13h 58m |
| June | 04:44 | 19:12 | 11:58 | 14h 28m |
| July | 04:55 | 19:11 | 12:03 | 14h 15m |
| August | 05:18 | 18:46 | 12:02 | 13h 28m |
| September | 05:40 | 18:05 | 11:53 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:03 | 17:23 | 11:43 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:31 | 16:53 | 11:42 | 10h 21m |
| December | 06:57 | 16:48 | 11:52 | 9h 50m |
Solar year in Osaka (2026)
Day length in Osaka swings by 4h 39m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Osaka
Longest day in Osaka: 14h 20m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 40m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 19m.
Moon tonight in Osaka
Next full moon on 29 June 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 Osaka today?▼
The sun rises at 04:44 Asia/Tokyo in Osaka, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Osaka today?▼
The sun sets at 19:12 Asia/Tokyo in Osaka today.
How long is the day in Osaka today?▼
Daylight in Osaka today lasts 14 hours and 28 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Osaka?▼
The morning golden hour in Osaka runs from 04:14 to 05:21, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:35 to 19:42.
What is the timezone of Osaka?▼
Osaka 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 Osaka?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Osaka is 21 June 2026, with 14h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Osaka?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Osaka is 22 December 2026, with 9h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Osaka?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Osaka swings by 4h 39m.