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Kyoto Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Japan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kyoto, Japan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On July 28, 2026 in Kyoto, Japan, sunrise is at 5:04 AM and sunset is at 7:05 PM (Asia/Tokyo). The day lasts 14h 01m, solar noon is at 12:04 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:39 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:29 PM.
Local date
July 28, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Updated hourly
Asia/Tokyo
Today’s solar times in Kyoto
Dawn
4:35 AM
Sunrise
5:04 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:39 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:29 PM
Sunset
7:05 PM
Dusk
7:33 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 01m
Solar noon
12:04 PM
Coordinates
35.0211, 135.7538
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 35.0211, longitude 135.7538, and the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kyoto over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 28, 2026 | 5:04 AM | 7:05 PM | 14h 01m |
| TomorrowJul 29, 2026 | 5:04 AM | 7:04 PM | 14h 00m |
| +1 weekAug 4, 2026 | 5:09 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 50m |
| +1 monthAug 27, 2026 | 5:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 07m |
What these times mean
Kyoto 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 Kyoto throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 03m |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:26 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 4:55 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 4:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 30m |
| July | 4:54 AM | 7:12 PM | 14h 18m |
| August | 5:17 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 5:40 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 6:03 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 49m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:43 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
7:16 PM
June 26
Longest day
14h 31m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 48m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kyoto today?
On July 28, 2026, sunrise in Kyoto, Japan is at 5:04 AM and sunset is at 7:05 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
How long is the day in Kyoto today?
Today in Kyoto, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 01m.
When is golden hour in Kyoto?
Morning golden hour in Kyoto ends at 5:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:29 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kyoto?
Solar noon in Kyoto is at 12:04 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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