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Tokyo, Japan: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Tokyo, Japan. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 27, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, sunrise is at 5:59 AM and sunset is at 4:53 PM (Asia/Tokyo). The day lasts 10h 55m, solar noon is at 11:26 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:34 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:18 PM.
Local date
October 27, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Last refreshed
Oct 27, 2026, 4:16 PM
Today’s solar times in Tokyo
Dawn
5:32 AM
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:34 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:18 PM
Sunset
4:53 PM
Dusk
5:19 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 55m
Solar noon
11:26 AM
Coordinates
35.6895, 139.6917
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 35.6895, longitude 139.6917, and the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Tokyo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 27, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 55m |
| TomorrowOct 28, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 53m |
| +1 weekNov 3, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 41m |
| +1 monthNov 26, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 4:30 PM | 10h 02m |
What these times mean
Tokyo 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 Tokyo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 00m |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 53m |
| March | 5:54 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:10 AM | 6:14 PM | 13h 04m |
| May | 4:38 AM | 6:39 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 4:26 AM | 6:59 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 4:37 AM | 6:58 PM | 14h 21m |
| August | 5:00 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 33m |
| September | 5:24 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 5:48 AM | 5:08 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:36 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 6:44 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 46m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:26 AM
June 6
Latest sunset
7:02 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 35m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 44m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Tokyo with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Aug 24, 2063 | 10:22 AM | 107.5% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tokyo today?
On October 27, 2026, sunrise in Tokyo, Japan is at 5:59 AM and sunset is at 4:53 PM (Asia/Tokyo).
How long is the day in Tokyo today?
Today in Tokyo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 55m.
When is golden hour in Tokyo?
Morning golden hour in Tokyo ends at 6:34 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:18 PM.
What time is solar noon in Tokyo?
Solar noon in Tokyo is at 11:26 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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