Sunrise & sunset times in Sendai, Japan
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:12 and sets at 19:01 in Sendai. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Sendai
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Golden hour in Sendai 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 Sendai when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sendai (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sendai’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:52 | 16:39 | 11:45 | 9h 47m |
| February | 06:27 | 17:14 | 11:50 | 10h 46m |
| March | 05:48 | 17:43 | 11:45 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:01 | 18:12 | 11:36 | 13h 10m |
| May | 04:26 | 18:40 | 11:32 | 14h 14m |
| June | 04:12 | 19:01 | 11:36 | 14h 48m |
| July | 04:24 | 18:59 | 11:42 | 14h 34m |
| August | 04:50 | 18:30 | 11:41 | 13h 40m |
| September | 05:17 | 17:45 | 11:31 | 12h 27m |
| October | 05:44 | 16:59 | 11:22 | 11h 14m |
| November | 06:17 | 16:24 | 11:21 | 10h 07m |
| December | 06:45 | 16:17 | 11:31 | 9h 31m |
Solar year in Sendai (2026)
Day length in Sendai swings by 5h 20m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sendai
Longest day in Sendai: 14h 40m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 20m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 39m.
Moon tonight in Sendai
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Sendai today?▼
The sun rises at 04:12 Asia/Tokyo in Sendai, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Sendai today?▼
The sun sets at 19:01 Asia/Tokyo in Sendai today.
How long is the day in Sendai today?▼
Daylight in Sendai today lasts 14 hours and 48 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sendai?▼
The morning golden hour in Sendai runs from 03:40 to 04:51, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:21 to 19:32.
What is the timezone of Sendai?▼
Sendai 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 Sendai?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sendai is 21 June 2026, with 14h 50m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sendai?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sendai is 22 December 2026, with 9h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sendai?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sendai swings by 5h 20m.