Sunrise and sunset times in Kyoto, 2026
In Kyoto, Japan (35.0116° N, 135.7681° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 04:43 and sets at 19:14, giving 14h 31m of daylight. The shortest is 22 December, with 9h 48m of daylight. Local time, Asia/Tokyo time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Kyoto
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:01 | 18:08 | 12h 07m | 54.8° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 04:43 | 19:14 | 14h 31m | 78.4° | 60° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 05:45 | 17:53 | 12h 08m | 55.0° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 07:01 | 16:49 | 9h 48m | 31.6° | 118° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Kyoto, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:36 | 07:04 | 12:00 | 32.0° | 16:55 | 17:23 | 9h 51m |
| 15 January | 06:37 | 07:04 | 12:06 | 33.9° | 17:08 | 17:35 | 10h 03m |
| 1 February | 06:29 | 06:56 | 12:10 | 37.9° | 17:25 | 17:51 | 10h 29m |
| 15 February | 06:17 | 06:43 | 12:11 | 42.3° | 17:39 | 18:05 | 10h 56m |
| 1 March | 06:01 | 06:26 | 12:09 | 47.4° | 17:52 | 18:17 | 11h 25m |
| 15 March | 05:43 | 06:08 | 12:05 | 52.8° | 18:04 | 18:29 | 11h 56m |
| 1 April | 05:19 | 05:44 | 12:00 | 59.5° | 18:17 | 18:43 | 12h 33m |
| 15 April | 04:59 | 05:25 | 11:57 | 64.7° | 18:29 | 18:55 | 13h 03m |
| 1 May | 04:39 | 05:06 | 11:54 | 70.0° | 18:42 | 19:09 | 13h 35m |
| 15 May | 04:25 | 04:53 | 11:53 | 73.8° | 18:53 | 19:21 | 14h 00m |
| 1 June | 04:15 | 04:44 | 11:54 | 77.0° | 19:05 | 19:34 | 14h 21m |
| 15 June | 04:12 | 04:42 | 11:57 | 78.3° | 19:12 | 19:42 | 14h 30m |
| 1 July | 04:16 | 04:46 | 12:00 | 78.1° | 19:14 | 19:44 | 14h 29m |
| 15 July | 04:24 | 04:53 | 12:02 | 76.5° | 19:11 | 19:40 | 14h 18m |
| 1 August | 04:38 | 05:05 | 12:03 | 73.0° | 19:00 | 19:27 | 13h 54m |
| 15 August | 04:49 | 05:16 | 12:01 | 69.1° | 18:45 | 19:12 | 13h 29m |
| 1 September | 05:03 | 05:29 | 11:57 | 63.3° | 18:24 | 18:50 | 12h 55m |
| 15 September | 05:14 | 05:39 | 11:52 | 58.1° | 18:04 | 18:29 | 12h 25m |
| 1 October | 05:26 | 05:51 | 11:46 | 51.8° | 17:41 | 18:06 | 11h 50m |
| 15 October | 05:36 | 06:02 | 11:42 | 46.5° | 17:22 | 17:48 | 11h 20m |
| 1 November | 05:51 | 06:17 | 11:40 | 40.6° | 17:03 | 17:29 | 10h 46m |
| 15 November | 06:04 | 06:30 | 11:41 | 36.6° | 16:51 | 17:18 | 10h 21m |
| 1 December | 06:18 | 06:46 | 11:45 | 33.2° | 16:45 | 17:13 | 9h 59m |
| 15 December | 06:29 | 06:57 | 11:51 | 31.8° | 16:46 | 17:14 | 9h 49m |
Terrain around Kyoto
The terrain around Kyoto rises up to 5.4° above the horizon (towards the east-northeast). On 21 July, the sun appears at 05:22 instead of 04:57 and disappears at 18:47 instead of 19:08: 0h 44m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 07:02 | 07:25 | 17:13 | 17:01 | 9h 37m |
| 21 February | 06:36 | 06:52 | 17:44 | 17:37 | 10h 46m |
| 21 March | 05:59 | 06:21 | 18:09 | 17:59 | 11h 39m |
| 21 April | 05:18 | 05:48 | 18:33 | 18:22 | 12h 35m |
| 21 May | 04:49 | 05:14 | 18:57 | 18:37 | 13h 24m |
| 21 June | 04:43 | 05:02 | 19:14 | 18:54 | 13h 53m |
| 21 July | 04:57 | 05:22 | 19:08 | 18:47 | 13h 26m |
| 21 August | 05:21 | 05:51 | 18:38 | 18:27 | 12h 37m |
| 21 September | 05:43 | 06:05 | 17:55 | 17:46 | 11h 42m |
| 21 October | 06:07 | 06:23 | 17:15 | 17:07 | 10h 45m |
| 21 November | 06:36 | 06:59 | 16:48 | 16:35 | 9h 37m |
| 21 December | 07:00 | 07:28 | 16:48 | 16:36 | 9h 09m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Kyoto?
In 2026, the sun rises in Kyoto between 04:42 (on 13 June) and 07:05 (on 7 January), local time (Asia/Tokyo). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 04:43; at the December solstice, it is at 07:01.
What time is sunset in Kyoto?
In 2026, sunset in Kyoto ranges from 16:44 (on 5 December) to 19:15 (on 29 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Kyoto?
It is 21 June 2026, with 14h 31m between sunrise (04:43) and sunset (19:14). The shortest day is 22 December, with 9h 48m (sunrise 07:01, sunset 16:49).
How high does the sun get in Kyoto?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 78.4° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 31.6° at its lowest (on 22 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Kyoto?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 60°) and sets in the west-northwest (300°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (118°) and sets in the west-southwest (242°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.