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Niigata Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Japan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Niigata, Japan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Niigata, Japan, sunrise is at 4:24 AM and sunset is at 7:11 PM (Asia/Tokyo). The day lasts 14h 47m, solar noon is at 11:47 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:03 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:32 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Updated hourly
Asia/Tokyo
Today’s solar times in Niigata
Dawn
3:52 AM
Sunrise
4:24 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:03 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:32 PM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Dusk
7:42 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 47m
Solar noon
11:47 AM
Coordinates
37.9226, 139.0412
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 37.9226, longitude 139.0412, and the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Niigata over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 4:24 AM | 7:11 PM | 14h 47m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 4:24 AM | 7:11 PM | 14h 47m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 4:26 AM | 7:11 PM | 14h 44m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 4:42 AM | 7:00 PM | 14h 18m |
What these times mean
Niigata 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 Niigata throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 49m |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 47m |
| March | 5:57 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 5:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 13h 09m |
| May | 4:35 AM | 6:47 PM | 14h 12m |
| June | 4:22 AM | 7:08 PM | 14h 47m |
| July | 4:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 14h 33m |
| August | 4:59 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 40m |
| September | 5:26 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 5:52 AM | 5:09 PM | 11h 16m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:34 PM | 10h 09m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 33m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:22 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
7:11 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 48m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 32m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Niigata today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Niigata, Japan is at 4:24 AM and sunset is at 7:11 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
How long is the day in Niigata today?
Today in Niigata, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 47m.
When is golden hour in Niigata?
Morning golden hour in Niigata ends at 5:03 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:32 PM.
What time is solar noon in Niigata?
Solar noon in Niigata is at 11:47 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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