Sunrise and Sunset times in Otaru, Japan 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:55:44
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 Sunset: 16:46:03
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Day Length: 10h 50m 19s
Time zone: Asia/Tokyo, UTC 9 h.
Latitude: 43.1887, Longitude: 140.978
Otaru
🌤 Possibly a moderately beautiful sunset.
Hokkaidō, Japan 
143 792 people
Current temperature 11 ° C 
Partly cloudy
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Oct-01, Wednesday | 05:33:19 | 11:25:47 | 17:18:15 | 11h 44m 56s |
| 2025-Oct-02, Thursday | 05:34:27 | 11:25:28 | 17:16:28 | 11h 42m 1s |
| 2025-Oct-03, Friday | 05:35:36 | 11:25:09 | 17:14:42 | 11h 39m 6s |
| 2025-Oct-04, Saturday | 05:36:44 | 11:24:50 | 17:12:56 | 11h 36m 12s |
| 2025-Oct-05, Sunday | 05:37:53 | 11:24:32 | 17:11:10 | 11h 33m 17s |
| 2025-Oct-06, Monday | 05:39:03 | 11:24:14 | 17:09:25 | 11h 30m 22s |
| 2025-Oct-07, Tuesday | 05:40:12 | 11:23:56 | 17:07:41 | 11h 27m 29s |
| 2025-Oct-08, Wednesday | 05:41:22 | 11:23:39 | 17:05:57 | 11h 24m 35s |
| 2025-Oct-09, Thursday | 05:42:32 | 11:23:23 | 17:04:13 | 11h 21m 41s |
| 2025-Oct-10, Friday | 05:43:43 | 11:23:07 | 17:02:31 | 11h 18m 48s |
| 2025-Oct-11, Saturday | 05:44:53 | 11:22:51 | 17:00:48 | 11h 15m 55s |
| 2025-Oct-12, Sunday | 05:46:04 | 11:22:36 | 16:59:07 | 11h 13m 3s |
| 2025-Oct-13, Monday | 05:47:16 | 11:22:21 | 16:57:26 | 11h 10m 10s |
| 2025-Oct-14, Tuesday | 05:48:27 | 11:22:07 | 16:55:46 | 11h 7m 19s |
| 2025-Oct-15, Wednesday | 05:49:39 | 11:21:53 | 16:54:07 | 11h 4m 28s |
| 2025-Oct-16, Thursday | 05:50:51 | 11:21:40 | 16:52:28 | 11h 1m 37s |
| 2025-Oct-17, Friday | 05:52:04 | 11:21:27 | 16:50:51 | 10h 58m 47s |
| 2025-Oct-18, Saturday | 05:53:17 | 11:21:15 | 16:49:14 | 10h 55m 57s |
| 2025-Oct-19, Sunday | 05:54:30 | 11:21:04 | 16:47:38 | 10h 53m 8s |
| 2025-Oct-20, Monday | 05:55:44 | 11:20:53 | 16:46:03 | 10h 50m 19s |
| 2025-Oct-21, Tuesday | 05:56:57 | 11:20:43 | 16:44:30 | 10h 47m 33s |
| 2025-Oct-22, Wednesday | 05:58:11 | 11:20:34 | 16:42:57 | 10h 44m 46s |
| 2025-Oct-23, Thursday | 05:59:26 | 11:20:25 | 16:41:25 | 10h 41m 59s |
| 2025-Oct-24, Friday | 06:00:41 | 11:20:17 | 16:39:54 | 10h 39m 13s |
| 2025-Oct-25, Saturday | 06:01:56 | 11:20:10 | 16:38:25 | 10h 36m 29s |
| 2025-Oct-26, Sunday | 06:03:11 | 11:20:04 | 16:36:56 | 10h 33m 45s |
| 2025-Oct-27, Monday | 06:04:26 | 11:19:58 | 16:35:29 | 10h 31m 3s |
| 2025-Oct-28, Tuesday | 06:05:42 | 11:19:53 | 16:34:03 | 10h 28m 21s |
| 2025-Oct-29, Wednesday | 06:06:58 | 11:19:48 | 16:32:38 | 10h 25m 40s |
| 2025-Oct-30, Thursday | 06:08:14 | 11:19:45 | 16:31:15 | 10h 23m 1s |
| 2025-Oct-31, Friday | 06:09:31 | 11:19:42 | 16:29:53 | 10h 20m 22s |
Day length in Otaru during the year on the chart:
Otaru on Japan map:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks