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What time is sunrise and sunset in Nikkō?

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

Today

Sunrise
5:44 AM
99° EDawn 5:18 AM

Sunrise in Nikkō was at 5:44:17 AM GMT+9 (9h 8m ago).

Sunset
5:09 PM
261° WDusk 5:35 PM

Sunset in Nikkō will be at 5:09:58 PM GMT+9 (in 2h 18m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 4:30 PM

Daylight
11h 25m
Darkness
9h 50m
Solar noon
11:27 AM
Sun altitude
24.2°
Sun direction
238° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:45 AM
100° EDawn 5:19 AM

Sunrise in Nikkō will be at 5:45:11 AM GMT+9 (in 14h 53m).

Sunset
5:08 PM
260° WDusk 5:34 PM

Sunset in Nikkō will be at 5:08:38 PM GMT+9 (in 26h 17m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Nikkō

Waxing Crescent
19% illuminated
Moonrise
10:18 AM
Moonset
7:34 PM

Calendar

Japan Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu5:32 AM5:29 PM11h 57m
2 Fri5:33 AM5:28 PM11h 55m
3 Sat5:33 AM5:26 PM11h 53m
4 Sun5:34 AM5:25 PM11h 50m
5 Mon5:35 AM5:24 PM11h 48m
6 Tue5:36 AM5:22 PM11h 46m
7 Wed5:37 AM5:21 PM11h 43m
8 Thu5:38 AM5:19 PM11h 41m
9 Fri5:38 AM5:18 PM11h 39m
10 Sat5:39 AM5:16 PM11h 36m
11 Sun5:40 AM5:15 PM11h 34m
12 Mon5:41 AM5:14 PM11h 32m
13 Tue5:42 AM5:12 PM11h 30m
14 Wed5:43 AM5:11 PM11h 27m
15 Thu5:44 AM5:09 PM11h 25m
Thursday, October 15
11h 25m 41s of daylight·−2m 15s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:18 AM – 5:35 PM
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Time
2:52 PM
Altitude
24.1°
Heading
238° WSW
Light
Daylight

2:52 PM, Daylight, altitude 24.1 degrees

16 Fri5:45 AM5:08 PM11h 23m
17 Sat5:46 AM5:07 PM11h 21m
18 Sun5:47 AM5:06 PM11h 18m
19 Mon5:47 AM5:04 PM11h 16m
20 Tue5:48 AM5:03 PM11h 14m
21 Wed5:49 AM5:02 PM11h 12m
22 Thu5:50 AM5:00 PM11h 10m
23 Fri5:51 AM4:59 PM11h 08m
24 Sat5:52 AM4:58 PM11h 05m
25 Sun5:53 AM4:57 PM11h 03m
26 Mon5:54 AM4:56 PM11h 01m
27 Tue5:55 AM4:54 PM10h 59m
28 Wed5:56 AM4:53 PM10h 57m
29 Thu5:57 AM4:52 PM10h 55m
30 Fri5:58 AM4:51 PM10h 53m
31 Sat5:59 AM4:50 PM10h 51m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Nikkō from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Nikkō, Japan

What time does the sun rise in Nikkō today?
Sunrise in Nikkō today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 5:44 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Nikkō today?
Sunset today is at 5:09 PM, after 11h 25m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Nikkō tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:35 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:35 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Nikkō, Japan?
The longest day of 2026 in Nikkō is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 40m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Nikkō, Japan?
The shortest day of 2026 in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 38m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Nikkō get in summer than in winter?
Nikkō gets 5h 02m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 40m against 9h 38m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Nikkō?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Nikkō is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:22 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Nikkō?
The latest sunset is on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 7:04 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Nikkō?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, with the sun down by 4:25 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Nikkō?
The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:54 AM.
Does Nikkō observe daylight saving time?
No. Nikkō stays on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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