Sunrise & sunset times in Sakai, Japan
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:55 and sets at 19:12 in Sakai. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Sakai
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Golden hour in Sakai 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 Sakai when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sakai (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sakai’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:04 | 17:10 | 12:07 | 10h 05m |
| February | 06:44 | 17:40 | 12:12 | 10h 56m |
| March | 06:09 | 18:05 | 12:07 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:27 | 18:29 | 11:58 | 13h 02m |
| May | 04:55 | 18:53 | 11:54 | 13h 57m |
| June | 04:44 | 19:12 | 11:58 | 14h 27m |
| July | 04:56 | 19:11 | 12:04 | 14h 15m |
| August | 05:18 | 18:46 | 12:02 | 13h 27m |
| September | 05:40 | 18:05 | 11:53 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:03 | 17:24 | 11:44 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:31 | 16:53 | 11:42 | 10h 22m |
| December | 06:57 | 16:48 | 11:53 | 9h 51m |
Solar year in Sakai (2026)
Day length in Sakai swings by 4h 38m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sakai
Longest day in Sakai: 14h 19m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 41m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 7m.
Moon tonight in Sakai
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 Sakai today?▼
The sun rises at 04:55 Asia/Tokyo in Sakai, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Sakai today?▼
The sun sets at 19:12 Asia/Tokyo in Sakai today.
How long is the day in Sakai today?▼
Daylight in Sakai today lasts 14 hours and 16 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sakai?▼
The morning golden hour in Sakai runs from 04:26 to 05:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:35 to 19:40.
What is the timezone of Sakai?▼
Sakai 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 Sakai?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sakai is 21 June 2026, with 14h 28m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sakai?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sakai is 22 December 2026, with 9h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sakai?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sakai swings by 4h 38m.