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What time is sunrise and sunset in Hōfu?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:35 AM
108° ESEDawn 6:09 AM

Sunrise in Hōfu was at 6:35:36 AM GMT+9 (10h 9m ago).

Sunset
5:18 PM
252° WSWDusk 5:44 PM

Sunset in Hōfu will be at 5:18:35 PM GMT+9 (in 34 min).

Now
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Golden hour now · Sunset at 5:18 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Hōfu
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:19 – 7:10 AM4:43 – 5:34 PM
Blue hour6:09 – 6:19 AM5:34 – 5:44 PM
Daylight
10h 42m
−1m 49s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 27m
Solar noon
11:57 AM
Sun altitude
5.8°
Sun direction
247° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:36 AM
108° ESEDawn 6:10 AM

Sunrise in Hōfu will be at 6:36:31 AM GMT+9 (in 13h 52m).

Sunset
5:17 PM
252° WSWDusk 5:43 PM

Sunset in Hōfu will be at 5:17:43 PM GMT+9 (in 24h 33m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Hōfu

Waning Crescent
26% illuminated
Moonrise
1:21 AM
Moonset
2:26 PM

Calendar

Japan Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:32 AM5:21 PM10h 48m
2 Mon6:33 AM5:20 PM10h 46m
3 Tue6:34 AM5:19 PM10h 44m
4 Wed6:35 AM5:18 PM10h 42m
Wednesday, November 4
10h 42m 59s of daylight·−1m 49s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:09 AM – 5:44 PM
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Time
4:45 PM
Altitude
5.8°
Heading
247° WSW
Light
Golden hour

4:45 PM, Golden hour, altitude 5.8 degrees

5 Thu6:36 AM5:17 PM10h 41m
6 Fri6:37 AM5:16 PM10h 39m
7 Sat6:38 AM5:16 PM10h 37m
8 Sun6:39 AM5:15 PM10h 35m
9 Mon6:40 AM5:14 PM10h 34m
10 Tue6:41 AM5:13 PM10h 32m
11 Wed6:42 AM5:12 PM10h 30m
12 Thu6:43 AM5:12 PM10h 29m
13 Fri6:43 AM5:11 PM10h 27m
14 Sat6:44 AM5:10 PM10h 26m
15 Sun6:45 AM5:10 PM10h 24m
16 Mon6:46 AM5:09 PM10h 22m
17 Tue6:47 AM5:09 PM10h 21m
18 Wed6:48 AM5:08 PM10h 19m
19 Thu6:49 AM5:08 PM10h 18m
20 Fri6:50 AM5:07 PM10h 17m
21 Sat6:51 AM5:07 PM10h 15m
22 Sun6:52 AM5:06 PM10h 14m
23 Mon6:53 AM5:06 PM10h 13m
24 Tue6:54 AM5:06 PM10h 11m
25 Wed6:55 AM5:05 PM10h 10m
26 Thu6:56 AM5:05 PM10h 09m
27 Fri6:57 AM5:05 PM10h 08m
28 Sat6:57 AM5:04 PM10h 06m
29 Sun6:58 AM5:04 PM10h 05m
30 Mon6:59 AM5:04 PM10h 04m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Hōfu from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Hōfu, Japan

What time does the sun rise in Hōfu today?
Sunrise in Hōfu today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 6:35 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Hōfu today?
Sunset today is at 5:18 PM, after 10h 42m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Hōfu tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:44 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:43 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Hōfu, Japan?
The longest day of 2026 in Hōfu is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 25m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Hōfu, Japan?
The shortest day of 2026 in Hōfu, Yamaguchi Prefecture is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 53m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Hōfu get in summer than in winter?
Hōfu gets 4h 32m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 25m against 9h 53m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 10m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Hōfu?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Hōfu is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:01 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Hōfu?
The latest sunset is on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:29 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Hōfu?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the sun down by 5:04 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Hōfu?
The latest sunrise is on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:19 AM.
Does Hōfu observe daylight saving time?
No. Hōfu stays on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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