Sunrise and sunset times in Sapporo, 2026
In Sapporo, Japan (43.0618° N, 141.3545° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 03:55 and sets at 19:17, giving 15h 22m of daylight. The shortest is 22 December, with 9h 00m of daylight. Local time, Asia/Tokyo time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Sapporo
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 05:38 | 17:46 | 12h 08m | 46.8° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 03:55 | 19:17 | 15h 22m | 70.4° | 56° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 05:22 | 17:31 | 12h 09m | 46.9° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 07:03 | 16:02 | 9h 00m | 23.5° | 122° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Sapporo, 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 | 06:33 | 07:06 | 11:37 | 24.0° | 16:09 | 16:42 | 9h 04m |
| 15 January | 06:31 | 07:03 | 11:43 | 25.8° | 16:24 | 16:56 | 9h 21m |
| 1 February | 06:20 | 06:50 | 11:48 | 29.8° | 16:46 | 17:16 | 9h 56m |
| 15 February | 06:03 | 06:32 | 11:48 | 34.3° | 17:05 | 17:34 | 10h 32m |
| 1 March | 05:42 | 06:11 | 11:46 | 39.3° | 17:23 | 17:51 | 11h 12m |
| 15 March | 05:19 | 05:47 | 11:43 | 44.8° | 17:40 | 18:08 | 11h 53m |
| 1 April | 04:48 | 05:17 | 11:38 | 51.5° | 18:00 | 18:29 | 12h 43m |
| 15 April | 04:24 | 04:53 | 11:34 | 56.7° | 18:16 | 18:46 | 13h 23m |
| 1 May | 03:58 | 04:29 | 11:31 | 62.0° | 18:35 | 19:06 | 14h 06m |
| 15 May | 03:39 | 04:11 | 11:30 | 65.8° | 18:50 | 19:23 | 14h 39m |
| 1 June | 03:23 | 03:58 | 11:32 | 69.0° | 19:06 | 19:41 | 15h 09m |
| 15 June | 03:19 | 03:54 | 11:35 | 70.2° | 19:15 | 19:50 | 15h 21m |
| 1 July | 03:23 | 03:58 | 11:38 | 70.1° | 19:17 | 19:53 | 15h 19m |
| 15 July | 03:34 | 04:08 | 11:40 | 68.5° | 19:12 | 19:46 | 15h 04m |
| 1 August | 03:52 | 04:24 | 11:40 | 65.0° | 18:56 | 19:28 | 14h 32m |
| 15 August | 04:09 | 04:39 | 11:39 | 61.0° | 18:37 | 19:08 | 13h 58m |
| 1 September | 04:29 | 04:58 | 11:34 | 55.3° | 18:10 | 18:39 | 13h 12m |
| 15 September | 04:45 | 05:13 | 11:29 | 50.0° | 17:45 | 18:13 | 12h 32m |
| 1 October | 05:02 | 05:31 | 11:24 | 43.8° | 17:16 | 17:44 | 11h 45m |
| 15 October | 05:18 | 05:47 | 11:20 | 38.5° | 16:52 | 17:21 | 11h 05m |
| 1 November | 05:39 | 06:08 | 11:18 | 32.6° | 16:27 | 16:56 | 10h 19m |
| 15 November | 05:55 | 06:26 | 11:19 | 28.5° | 16:11 | 16:41 | 9h 45m |
| 1 December | 06:13 | 06:45 | 11:23 | 25.2° | 16:00 | 16:32 | 9h 15m |
| 15 December | 06:26 | 06:58 | 11:29 | 23.7° | 16:00 | 16:32 | 9h 02m |
Terrain around Sapporo
The terrain around Sapporo rises up to 5.3° above the horizon (towards the south-southwest). On 21 December, the sun appears at 07:05 instead of 07:02 and disappears at 15:34 instead of 16:02: 0h 30m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 06:59 | 07:02 | 16:31 | 16:11 | 9h 10m |
| 21 February | 06:24 | 06:26 | 17:12 | 16:51 | 10h 26m |
| 21 March | 05:37 | 05:39 | 17:47 | 17:27 | 11h 49m |
| 21 April | 04:43 | 04:45 | 18:23 | 18:05 | 13h 21m |
| 21 May | 04:05 | 04:07 | 18:56 | 18:52 | 14h 46m |
| 21 June | 03:55 | 03:56 | 19:17 | 19:16 | 15h 21m |
| 21 July | 04:13 | 04:15 | 19:07 | 19:03 | 14h 49m |
| 21 August | 04:46 | 04:47 | 18:28 | 18:10 | 13h 24m |
| 21 September | 05:20 | 05:22 | 17:34 | 17:14 | 11h 53m |
| 21 October | 05:54 | 05:57 | 16:43 | 16:21 | 10h 25m |
| 21 November | 06:34 | 06:36 | 16:06 | 15:46 | 9h 11m |
| 21 December | 07:02 | 07:05 | 16:02 | 15:34 | 8h 30m |
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 Sapporo?
In 2026, the sun rises in Sapporo between 03:54 (on 15 June) and 07:06 (on 3 January), local time (Asia/Tokyo). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 03:55; at the December solstice, it is at 07:03.
What time is sunset in Sapporo?
In 2026, sunset in Sapporo ranges from 15:59 (on 9 December) to 19:18 (on 27 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Sapporo?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 22m between sunrise (03:55) and sunset (19:17). The shortest day is 22 December, with 9h 00m (sunrise 07:03, sunset 16:02).
How high does the sun get in Sapporo?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 70.4° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 23.5° at its lowest (on 22 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Sapporo?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 56°) and sets in the northwest (304°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (122°) and sets in the west-southwest (238°).
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.