Sunrise & sunset times in Tokyo, Japan
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:24 and sets at 18:58 in Tokyo. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Tokyo
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Golden hour in Tokyo 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 Tokyo when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Tokyo (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Tokyo’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:50 | 16:50 | 11:50 | 10h 00m |
| February | 06:28 | 17:22 | 11:55 | 10h 53m |
| March | 05:52 | 17:48 | 11:50 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:09 | 18:14 | 11:41 | 13h 04m |
| May | 04:36 | 18:39 | 11:37 | 14h 02m |
| June | 04:24 | 18:58 | 11:41 | 14h 33m |
| July | 04:36 | 18:57 | 11:47 | 14h 20m |
| August | 04:59 | 18:31 | 11:45 | 13h 31m |
| September | 05:23 | 17:49 | 11:36 | 12h 25m |
| October | 05:47 | 17:06 | 11:27 | 11h 19m |
| November | 06:16 | 16:34 | 11:25 | 10h 18m |
| December | 06:43 | 16:28 | 11:36 | 9h 45m |
Solar year in Tokyo (2026)
Day length in Tokyo swings by 4h 50m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Tokyo
Longest day in Tokyo: 14h 25m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 35m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 25m.
Moon tonight in Tokyo
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 Tokyo today?▼
The sun rises at 04:24 Asia/Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Tokyo today?▼
The sun sets at 18:58 Asia/Tokyo in Tokyo today.
How long is the day in Tokyo today?▼
Daylight in Tokyo today lasts 14 hours and 33 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tokyo?▼
The morning golden hour in Tokyo runs from 03:54 to 05:02, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:21 to 19:28.
What is the timezone of Tokyo?▼
Tokyo 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 Tokyo?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Tokyo is 21 June 2026, with 14h 35m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tokyo?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Tokyo is 22 December 2026, with 9h 44m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Tokyo?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Tokyo swings by 4h 50m.