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Sapporo Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Japan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Sapporo, Japan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 12, 2026 in Sapporo, Japan, sunrise is at 5:11 AM and sunset is at 5:53 PM (Asia/Tokyo). The day lasts 12h 42m, solar noon is at 11:32 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:49 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
Local date
September 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Last refreshed
Sep 12, 2026, 12:01 PM
Today’s solar times in Sapporo
Dawn
4:42 AM
Sunrise
5:11 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:49 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:16 PM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Dusk
6:22 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 42m
Solar noon
11:32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 12, 2026 | 5:11 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 42m |
| TomorrowSep 13, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 39m |
| +1 weekSep 19, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 5:40 PM | 12h 22m |
| +1 monthOct 12, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 4:59 PM | 11h 15m |
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 September 12, 2026, sunrise in Sapporo, Japan is at 5:11 AM and sunset is at 5:53 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
How long is the day in Sapporo today?
Today in Sapporo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 42m.
When is golden hour in Sapporo?
Morning golden hour in Sapporo ends at 5:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:16 PM.
What time is solar noon in Sapporo?
Solar noon in Sapporo is at 11:32 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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