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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

Sunrise
04:24
Az 60°
Sunset
18:59
Az 300°
Solar noon11:41
Day length14h 34m
+0m 20s vs. yesterday
Twilight
Civil dawn03:54
Nautical dawn03:16
Astronomical dawn02:35
Civil dusk19:29
Nautical dusk20:06
Astronomical dusk20:48
Golden & blue hour
Golden hour (morning)03:54 – 05:02
Golden hour (evening)18:21 – 19:29
Blue hour (morning)03:54 – 04:06
Blue hour (evening)19:17 – 19:29
35.9081° N139.6566° EAsia/Tokyo

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.

Morning golden hour
03:54 – 05:02
68 min window
Evening golden hour
18:21 – 19:29
68 min window

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.

Monthly sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length on the 15th of each month
MonthSunriseSunsetSolar noonDay length
January06:5116:5011:509h 59m
February06:2917:2211:5510h 53m
March05:5217:4811:5011h 55m
April05:0918:1411:4113h 05m
May04:3618:3911:3714h 03m
June04:2418:5911:4114h 34m
July04:3618:5811:4714h 22m
August04:5918:3111:4513h 32m
September05:2317:4911:3612h 25m
October05:4717:0611:2711h 18m
November06:1716:3411:2510h 17m
December06:4316:2811:369h 44m

Solar year in Saitama (2026)

Longest day
21 June 2026
14h 36m of daylight
Shortest day
22 December 2026
9h 43m of daylight
Annual variation
4h 53m
between longest and shortest

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

0h6h12h18h24hToday 14h 25mJanMarMayJulSepNov

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

Phase
New
0% illuminated
Moonrise
03:50
Moonset
19:30

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.

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