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Sendai Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Japan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Sendai, Japan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Sendai, Japan, sunrise is at 4:15 AM and sunset is at 7:05 PM (Asia/Tokyo). The day lasts 14h 49m, solar noon is at 11:40 AM, morning golden hour ends at 4:55 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:25 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Updated hourly
Asia/Tokyo
Today’s solar times in Sendai
Dawn
3:44 AM
Sunrise
4:15 AM
Morning golden hour ends
4:55 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:25 PM
Sunset
7:05 PM
Dusk
7:36 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 49m
Solar noon
11:40 AM
Coordinates
38.2667, 140.8667
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 38.2667, longitude 140.8667, and the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Sendai over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 4:15 AM | 7:05 PM | 14h 49m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 4:16 AM | 7:05 PM | 14h 49m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 4:18 AM | 7:04 PM | 14h 46m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 4:34 AM | 6:53 PM | 14h 20m |
What these times mean
Sendai 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 Sendai throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 47m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 5:50 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 5:02 AM | 6:12 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 4:27 AM | 6:40 PM | 14h 13m |
| June | 4:13 AM | 7:02 PM | 14h 49m |
| July | 4:25 AM | 7:01 PM | 14h 35m |
| August | 4:51 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 41m |
| September | 5:18 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 5:45 AM | 5:01 PM | 11h 16m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:26 PM | 10h 08m |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 31m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:13 AM
June 13
Latest sunset
7:05 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 50m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 30m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sendai today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Sendai, Japan is at 4:15 AM and sunset is at 7:05 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
How long is the day in Sendai today?
Today in Sendai, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 49m.
When is golden hour in Sendai?
Morning golden hour in Sendai ends at 4:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:25 PM.
What time is solar noon in Sendai?
Solar noon in Sendai is at 11:40 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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