Sunrise & sunset times in Saitama, Japan
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:24 and sets at 18:59 in Saitama. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Saitama
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Golden hour in Saitama 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 Saitama when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Saitama (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Saitama’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:51 | 16:50 | 11:50 | 9h 59m |
| February | 06:29 | 17:22 | 11:55 | 10h 53m |
| March | 05:52 | 17:48 | 11:50 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:09 | 18:14 | 11:41 | 13h 05m |
| May | 04:36 | 18:39 | 11:37 | 14h 03m |
| June | 04:24 | 18:59 | 11:41 | 14h 34m |
| July | 04:36 | 18:58 | 11:47 | 14h 22m |
| August | 04:59 | 18:31 | 11:45 | 13h 32m |
| September | 05:23 | 17:49 | 11:36 | 12h 25m |
| October | 05:47 | 17:06 | 11:27 | 11h 18m |
| November | 06:17 | 16:34 | 11:25 | 10h 17m |
| December | 06:43 | 16:28 | 11:36 | 9h 44m |
Solar year in Saitama (2026)
Day length in Saitama swings by 4h 53m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Saitama
Longest day in Saitama: 14h 26m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 34m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 25m.
Moon tonight in Saitama
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 Saitama today?▼
The sun rises at 04:24 Asia/Tokyo in Saitama, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Saitama today?▼
The sun sets at 18:59 Asia/Tokyo in Saitama today.
How long is the day in Saitama today?▼
Daylight in Saitama today lasts 14 hours and 34 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Saitama?▼
The morning golden hour in Saitama runs from 03:54 to 05:02, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:21 to 19:29.
What is the timezone of Saitama?▼
Saitama 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 Saitama?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Saitama is 21 June 2026, with 14h 36m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Saitama?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Saitama is 22 December 2026, with 9h 43m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Saitama?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Saitama swings by 4h 53m.