Sunrise & sunset times in Ōtsu, Japan
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:29 and sets at 18:22 in Ōtsu. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Ōtsu
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ōtsu (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ōtsu’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:04 | 17:07 | 12:05 | 10h 03m |
| February | 06:42 | 17:38 | 12:10 | 10h 55m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:03 | 12:05 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:25 | 18:28 | 11:56 | 13h 03m |
| May | 04:53 | 18:52 | 11:52 | 13h 59m |
| June | 04:42 | 19:11 | 11:56 | 14h 29m |
| July | 04:53 | 19:11 | 12:02 | 14h 17m |
| August | 05:16 | 18:45 | 12:01 | 13h 29m |
| September | 05:39 | 18:04 | 11:51 | 12h 25m |
| October | 06:02 | 17:22 | 11:42 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:30 | 16:51 | 11:41 | 10h 20m |
| December | 06:56 | 16:46 | 11:51 | 9h 49m |
Solar year in Ōtsu (2026)
Day length in Ōtsu swings by 4h 43m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ōtsu
Longest day in Ōtsu: 14h 21m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 39m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 41m.
Moon tonight in Ōtsu
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Ōtsu today?▼
The sun rises at 05:29 Asia/Tokyo in Ōtsu, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Ōtsu today?▼
The sun sets at 18:22 Asia/Tokyo in Ōtsu today.
How long is the day in Ōtsu today?▼
Daylight in Ōtsu today lasts 12 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ōtsu?▼
The morning golden hour in Ōtsu runs from 05:03 to 06:03, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:48 to 18:48.
What is the timezone of Ōtsu?▼
Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ōtsu is 21 June 2026, with 14h 31m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ōtsu?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ōtsu is 22 December 2026, with 9h 48m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ōtsu?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ōtsu swings by 4h 43m.