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Sapporo, Japan: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Sapporo, Japan. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 27, 2026 in Sapporo, Japan, sunrise is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 4:36 PM (Asia/Tokyo). The day lasts 10h 33m, solar noon is at 11:19 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:42 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 3:56 PM.
Local date
October 27, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Last refreshed
Oct 27, 2026, 11:29 AM
Today’s solar times in Sapporo
Dawn
5:33 AM
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:42 AM
Evening golden hour starts
3:56 PM
Sunset
4:36 PM
Dusk
5:05 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 33m
Solar noon
11:19 AM
Coordinates
43.0667, 141.3500
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 43.0667, longitude 141.3500, and the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Sapporo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 27, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 4:36 PM | 10h 33m |
| TomorrowOct 28, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 4:34 PM | 10h 30m |
| +1 weekNov 3, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 4:26 PM | 10h 15m |
| +1 monthNov 26, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 4:05 PM | 9h 24m |
What these times mean
Sapporo 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 Sapporo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 20m |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 5:49 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 4:54 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 4:13 AM | 6:51 PM | 14h 38m |
| June | 3:55 AM | 7:16 PM | 15h 21m |
| July | 4:09 AM | 7:13 PM | 15h 04m |
| August | 4:40 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 5:14 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 5:48 AM | 4:54 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:13 PM | 9h 46m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:01 PM | 9h 02m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
3:55 AM
June 15
Latest sunset
7:19 PM
June 24
Longest day
15h 22m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 00m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Sapporo with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2032 | 2:34 PM | 85.5% |
| Sep 2, 2035 | 10:56 AM | 103.2% |
| Oct 25, 2041 | 10:36 AM | 94.7% |
| Apr 20, 2042 | 11:17 AM | 106.1% |
| Jan 26, 2047 | 10:33 AM | 89.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sapporo today?
On October 27, 2026, sunrise in Sapporo, Japan is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 4:36 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
How long is the day in Sapporo today?
Today in Sapporo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 33m.
When is golden hour in Sapporo?
Morning golden hour in Sapporo ends at 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 3:56 PM.
What time is solar noon in Sapporo?
Solar noon in Sapporo is at 11:19 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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