Sunrise and Sunset times in Otaru, Japan 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:02:30
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 Sunset: 17:31:51
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Day Length: 11h 29m 21s
Time zone: Asia/Tokyo, UTC +9 h.
Latitude: 43.1887, Longitude: 140.978
Otaru
Hokkaidō, Japan 
143 792 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:12:34 | 11:48:28 | 17:24:21 | 11h 11m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:10:55 | 11:48:16 | 17:25:37 | 11h 14m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:09:15 | 11:48:04 | 17:26:52 | 11h 17m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:07:35 | 11:47:51 | 17:28:07 | 11h 20m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:05:54 | 11:47:38 | 17:29:22 | 11h 23m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:04:12 | 11:47:24 | 17:30:36 | 11h 26m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:02:30 | 11:47:10 | 17:31:51 | 11h 29m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:00:47 | 11:46:56 | 17:33:05 | 11h 32m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 05:59:03 | 11:46:41 | 17:34:18 | 11h 35m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 05:57:20 | 11:46:26 | 17:35:32 | 11h 38m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 05:55:35 | 11:46:10 | 17:36:45 | 11h 41m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 05:53:51 | 11:45:54 | 17:37:58 | 11h 44m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 05:52:06 | 11:45:38 | 17:39:11 | 11h 47m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 05:50:20 | 11:45:22 | 17:40:24 | 11h 50m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 05:48:35 | 11:45:05 | 17:41:36 | 11h 53m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 05:46:49 | 11:44:48 | 17:42:48 | 11h 55m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 05:45:03 | 11:44:31 | 17:44:00 | 11h 58m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 05:43:16 | 11:44:14 | 17:45:12 | 12h 1m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 05:41:30 | 11:43:57 | 17:46:23 | 12h 4m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 05:39:43 | 11:43:39 | 17:47:35 | 12h 7m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 05:37:56 | 11:43:21 | 17:48:46 | 12h 10m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 05:36:10 | 11:43:03 | 17:49:57 | 12h 13m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 05:34:23 | 11:42:46 | 17:51:08 | 12h 16m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 05:32:36 | 11:42:27 | 17:52:19 | 12h 19m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 05:30:49 | 11:42:09 | 17:53:30 | 12h 22m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 05:29:02 | 11:41:51 | 17:54:41 | 12h 25m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 05:27:15 | 11:41:33 | 17:55:51 | 12h 28m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 05:25:28 | 11:41:15 | 17:57:02 | 12h 31m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 05:23:42 | 11:40:57 | 17:58:12 | 12h 34m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 05:21:56 | 11:40:39 | 17:59:23 | 12h 37m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 05:20:09 | 11:40:21 | 18:00:33 | 12h 40m 24s |
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