Sunrise & sunset times in Wakayama, Japan
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:57 and sets at 19:12 in Wakayama. All times are shown in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.
Today in Wakayama
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Golden hour in Wakayama 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 Wakayama when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Wakayama (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Wakayama’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:05 | 17:12 | 12:08 | 10h 07m |
| February | 06:44 | 17:42 | 12:13 | 10h 57m |
| March | 06:10 | 18:06 | 12:08 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:28 | 18:30 | 11:59 | 13h 01m |
| May | 04:57 | 18:53 | 11:55 | 13h 56m |
| June | 04:46 | 19:12 | 11:59 | 14h 25m |
| July | 04:58 | 19:11 | 12:05 | 14h 13m |
| August | 05:20 | 18:47 | 12:03 | 13h 26m |
| September | 05:42 | 18:06 | 11:54 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:04 | 17:25 | 11:45 | 11h 21m |
| November | 06:31 | 16:55 | 11:43 | 10h 23m |
| December | 06:57 | 16:50 | 11:54 | 9h 53m |
Solar year in Wakayama (2026)
Day length in Wakayama swings by 4h 34m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Wakayama
Longest day in Wakayama: 14h 17m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 43m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 6m.
Moon tonight in Wakayama
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 Wakayama today?▼
The sun rises at 04:57 Asia/Tokyo in Wakayama, Japan today.
What time is sunset in Wakayama today?▼
The sun sets at 19:12 Asia/Tokyo in Wakayama today.
How long is the day in Wakayama today?▼
Daylight in Wakayama today lasts 14 hours and 14 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Wakayama?▼
The morning golden hour in Wakayama runs from 04:29 to 05:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:36 to 19:41.
What is the timezone of Wakayama?▼
Wakayama 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 Wakayama?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Wakayama is 21 June 2026, with 14h 27m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Wakayama?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Wakayama is 22 December 2026, with 9h 52m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Wakayama?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Wakayama swings by 4h 34m.