Sunrise Calendar

Sunrise & Sunset Times in Otaru, Japan — Today, Tomorrow, Moon & Golden Hour

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · Timezone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) · Coordinates: 43.19, 141.00

A complete daily sky almanac for Otaru, Japan: sunrise and sunset with day length, the morning and evening golden and blue hours photographers plan around, tonight's moon phase and moonrise, and the next full and new moon. Every value is accurate for Otaru's exact coordinates and time zone.

Today at a glance

Sunrise
04:09
58.8° ENE
Sunset
19:13
301.1° WNW
Day length
15.08 h
Moon phase
New Moon
1%

Tomorrow is 1 min 32 s shorter than today.

Solar noon 11:41 Moonrise 04:34
Golden hour (Morning) 03:48–04:51 Moonset 20:05
Golden hour (Evening) 18:31–19:34 Moon transit 12:27
Civil twilight 03:35–19:48 Moon age 30 d

Across the year, daylight in Otaru ranges from about 9 hours on the shortest day to 15 hours on the longest — a swing of roughly 6 hours. Otaru has a moderate seasonal spread, with noticeably earlier sunrises and later sunsets in summer than in winter.

Golden & blue hour timeline

Night Blue hour Golden hour Daytime
Morning Evening
Blue hour 03:35–03:48 19:34–19:48
Golden hour 03:48–04:51 18:31–19:34

The warm golden windows just after sunrise and before sunset are the best light for photography in Otaru; the cooler blue hour bookends them for cityscapes and long exposures.

Moon calendar

Moon phase
New Moon
Illumination: 1%
Next full moon
Jul 29
in 14 days
Next new moon
Aug 13
in 29 days

Tonight the Moon over Otaru is in its new moon phase, about 1% illuminated and 30 days into the current lunar cycle. Dark skies make this an excellent window for stargazing and astrophotography.

Full-year sunrise & sunset table

Sunrise, sunset and day length for every day in Otaru. The current month is shown by default — tap “Show all 2026 dates” for the full-year table, or switch the year above.

Date Sunrise Sunset Day length
Jul 1 03:59 19:19 15h 20m
Jul 2 04:00 19:19 15h 19m
Jul 3 04:00 19:19 15h 19m
Jul 4 04:01 19:19 15h 17m
Jul 5 04:02 19:18 15h 17m
Jul 6 04:02 19:18 15h 16m
Jul 7 04:03 19:18 15h 15m
Jul 8 04:04 19:17 15h 14m
Jul 9 04:04 19:17 15h 13m
Jul 10 04:05 19:16 15h 11m
Jul 11 04:06 19:16 15h 10m
Jul 12 04:07 19:15 15h 9m
Jul 13 04:07 19:15 15h 7m
Jul 14 04:08 19:14 15h 6m
Jul 15 04:09 19:13 15h 5m
Jul 16 04:10 19:13 15h 3m
Jul 17 04:11 19:12 15h 1m
Jul 18 04:12 19:11 15h 0m
Jul 19 04:12 19:11 14h 58m
Jul 20 04:13 19:10 14h 56m
Jul 21 04:14 19:09 14h 55m
Jul 22 04:15 19:08 14h 53m
Jul 23 04:16 19:07 14h 51m
Jul 24 04:17 19:06 14h 49m
Jul 25 04:18 19:05 14h 47m
Jul 26 04:19 19:04 14h 45m
Jul 27 04:20 19:03 14h 43m
Jul 28 04:21 19:02 14h 41m
Jul 29 04:22 19:01 14h 39m
Jul 30 04:23 19:00 14h 37m
Jul 31 04:24 18:59 14h 35m

Frequently asked questions

What time is sunrise in Otaru today?
The sun rises at 04:09 and sets at 19:13 today in Otaru, local time.
When is golden hour in Otaru today?
This evening's golden hour in Otaru runs approximately 18:31–19:34 — the warm, soft light photographers favour just before sunset.
What is the moon phase in Otaru tonight?
Tonight the moon is in its new moon phase, about 1% illuminated.
When is the next full moon in Otaru?
The next full moon falls on Jul 29, about 14.4 days away.

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