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What time is sunrise and sunset in Akita?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Akita, Akita Prefecture. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
5:48 AM
100° EDawn 5:21 AM

Sunrise in Akita was at 5:48:36 AM GMT+9 (14h 24m ago).

Sunset
5:01 PM
260° WDusk 5:28 PM

Sunset in Akita was at 5:01:37 PM GMT+9 (3h 11m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
11h 13m
Darkness
9h 48m
Solar noon
11:25 AM
Sun altitude
36.5° below
Sun direction
292° WNW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:49 AM
101° EDawn 5:22 AM

Sunrise in Akita will be at 5:49:38 AM GMT+9 (in 9h 37m).

Sunset
5:00 PM
259° WDusk 5:27 PM

Sunset in Akita will be at 5:00:09 PM GMT+9 (in 20h 48m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Akita

Waxing Crescent
19% illuminated
Moonrise
10:27 AM
Moonset
7:20 PM

Calendar

Japan Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu5:34 AM5:23 PM11h 48m
2 Fri5:35 AM5:21 PM11h 46m
3 Sat5:36 AM5:20 PM11h 43m
4 Sun5:37 AM5:18 PM11h 41m
5 Mon5:38 AM5:16 PM11h 38m
6 Tue5:39 AM5:15 PM11h 35m
7 Wed5:40 AM5:13 PM11h 33m
8 Thu5:41 AM5:12 PM11h 30m
9 Fri5:42 AM5:10 PM11h 28m
10 Sat5:43 AM5:09 PM11h 25m
11 Sun5:44 AM5:07 PM11h 23m
12 Mon5:45 AM5:06 PM11h 20m
13 Tue5:46 AM5:04 PM11h 18m
14 Wed5:47 AM5:03 PM11h 15m
15 Thu5:48 AM5:01 PM11h 13m
Thursday, October 15
11h 13m 01s of daylight·−2m 31s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:21 AM – 5:28 PM
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Time
8:12 PM
Altitude
-36.5°
Heading
292° WNW
Light
Night

8:12 PM, Night, altitude -36.5 degrees

16 Fri5:49 AM5:00 PM11h 10m
17 Sat5:50 AM4:58 PM11h 08m
18 Sun5:51 AM4:57 PM11h 05m
19 Mon5:52 AM4:55 PM11h 03m
20 Tue5:53 AM4:54 PM11h 00m
21 Wed5:54 AM4:53 PM10h 58m
22 Thu5:55 AM4:51 PM10h 55m
23 Fri5:57 AM4:50 PM10h 53m
24 Sat5:58 AM4:48 PM10h 50m
25 Sun5:59 AM4:47 PM10h 48m
26 Mon6:00 AM4:46 PM10h 45m
27 Tue6:01 AM4:44 PM10h 43m
28 Wed6:02 AM4:43 PM10h 41m
29 Thu6:03 AM4:42 PM10h 38m
30 Fri6:04 AM4:41 PM10h 36m
31 Sat6:05 AM4:40 PM10h 34m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Akita from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Akita, Japan

What time does the sun rise in Akita today?
Sunrise in Akita today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 5:48 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Akita today?
Sunset today is at 5:01 PM, after 11h 13m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Akita tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:28 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:31 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Akita, Japan?
The longest day of 2026 in Akita is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 59m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Akita, Japan?
The shortest day of 2026 in Akita, Akita Prefecture is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 21m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Akita get in summer than in winter?
Akita gets 5h 37m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 59m against 9h 21m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Akita?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Akita is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:11 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Akita?
The latest sunset is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Akita?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with the sun down by 4:14 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Akita?
The latest sunrise is on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM.
Does Akita observe daylight saving time?
No. Akita stays on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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