Asia
Kobe Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Japan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kobe, Japan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On July 20, 2026 in Kobe, Japan, sunrise is at 5:01 AM and sunset is at 7:12 PM (Asia/Tokyo). The day lasts 14h 11m, solar noon is at 12:06 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:37 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:35 PM.
Local date
July 20, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Updated hourly
Asia/Tokyo
Today’s solar times in Kobe
Dawn
4:32 AM
Sunrise
5:01 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:37 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:35 PM
Sunset
7:12 PM
Dusk
7:40 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 11m
Solar noon
12:06 PM
Coordinates
34.6913, 135.1830
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 34.6913, longitude 135.1830, and the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kobe over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 20, 2026 | 5:01 AM | 7:12 PM | 14h 11m |
| TomorrowJul 21, 2026 | 5:02 AM | 7:11 PM | 14h 09m |
| +1 weekJul 27, 2026 | 5:06 AM | 7:07 PM | 14h 01m |
| +1 monthAug 19, 2026 | 5:23 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 22m |
What these times mean
Kobe changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Kobe throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 04m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:29 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 4:58 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 4:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 14h 28m |
| July | 4:58 AM | 7:14 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 5:20 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 29m |
| September | 5:43 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 6:05 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 23m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 51m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:46 AM
June 13
Latest sunset
7:17 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 29m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 50m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kobe today?
On July 20, 2026, sunrise in Kobe, Japan is at 5:01 AM and sunset is at 7:12 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
How long is the day in Kobe today?
Today in Kobe, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 11m.
When is golden hour in Kobe?
Morning golden hour in Kobe ends at 5:37 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:35 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kobe?
Solar noon in Kobe is at 12:06 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
Related city pages
Plan beyond a single city
Use SolarWatch to follow sun position, shadows, and golden hour windows beyond Kobe, with widgets and planning tools for photographers and outdoor routines.
