Sunrise and Sunset times in Otaru, Japan 
Otaru
🌤 Possibly a moderately beautiful sunset.
Hokkaidō, Japan
143 792 people
Current temperature 20 ° C 
Partly cloudy
Today:
 Sunrise: 04:55:50
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 Sunset: 18:18:53
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Day Length: 13h 23m 3s
Time zone: Asia/Tokyo, UTC 9 h.
Latitude: 43.1887, Longitude: 140.978
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Aug-01, Friday | 04:26:24 | 11:42:27 | 18:58:30 | 14h 32m 6s |
| 2025-Aug-02, Saturday | 04:27:28 | 11:42:23 | 18:57:18 | 14h 29m 50s |
| 2025-Aug-03, Sunday | 04:28:31 | 11:42:18 | 18:56:05 | 14h 27m 34s |
| 2025-Aug-04, Monday | 04:29:35 | 11:42:13 | 18:54:51 | 14h 25m 16s |
| 2025-Aug-05, Tuesday | 04:30:40 | 11:42:07 | 18:53:35 | 14h 22m 55s |
| 2025-Aug-06, Wednesday | 04:31:44 | 11:42:01 | 18:52:17 | 14h 20m 33s |
| 2025-Aug-07, Thursday | 04:32:49 | 11:41:54 | 18:50:58 | 14h 18m 9s |
| 2025-Aug-08, Friday | 04:33:54 | 11:41:46 | 18:49:38 | 14h 15m 44s |
| 2025-Aug-09, Saturday | 04:34:59 | 11:41:38 | 18:48:16 | 14h 13m 17s |
| 2025-Aug-10, Sunday | 04:36:04 | 11:41:29 | 18:46:54 | 14h 10m 50s |
| 2025-Aug-11, Monday | 04:37:10 | 11:41:20 | 18:45:29 | 14h 8m 19s |
| 2025-Aug-12, Tuesday | 04:38:15 | 11:41:10 | 18:44:04 | 14h 5m 49s |
| 2025-Aug-13, Wednesday | 04:39:21 | 11:40:59 | 18:42:37 | 14h 3m 16s |
| 2025-Aug-14, Thursday | 04:40:27 | 11:40:48 | 18:41:09 | 14h 0m 42s |
| 2025-Aug-15, Friday | 04:41:33 | 11:40:36 | 18:39:40 | 13h 58m 7s |
| 2025-Aug-16, Saturday | 04:42:39 | 11:40:24 | 18:38:10 | 13h 55m 31s |
| 2025-Aug-17, Sunday | 04:43:45 | 11:40:12 | 18:36:39 | 13h 52m 54s |
| 2025-Aug-18, Monday | 04:44:51 | 11:39:59 | 18:35:06 | 13h 50m 15s |
| 2025-Aug-19, Tuesday | 04:45:57 | 11:39:45 | 18:33:33 | 13h 47m 36s |
| 2025-Aug-20, Wednesday | 04:47:03 | 11:39:31 | 18:31:59 | 13h 44m 56s |
| 2025-Aug-21, Thursday | 04:48:09 | 11:39:16 | 18:30:24 | 13h 42m 15s |
| 2025-Aug-22, Friday | 04:49:15 | 11:39:01 | 18:28:47 | 13h 39m 32s |
| 2025-Aug-23, Saturday | 04:50:21 | 11:38:45 | 18:27:10 | 13h 36m 49s |
| 2025-Aug-24, Sunday | 04:51:26 | 11:38:30 | 18:25:33 | 13h 34m 7s |
| 2025-Aug-25, Monday | 04:52:32 | 11:38:13 | 18:23:54 | 13h 31m 22s |
| 2025-Aug-26, Tuesday | 04:53:38 | 11:37:56 | 18:22:14 | 13h 28m 36s |
| 2025-Aug-27, Wednesday | 04:54:44 | 11:37:39 | 18:20:34 | 13h 25m 50s |
| 2025-Aug-28, Thursday | 04:55:50 | 11:37:22 | 18:18:53 | 13h 23m 3s |
| 2025-Aug-29, Friday | 04:56:56 | 11:37:04 | 18:17:12 | 13h 20m 16s |
| 2025-Aug-30, Saturday | 04:58:01 | 11:36:45 | 18:15:29 | 13h 17m 28s |
| 2025-Aug-31, Sunday | 04:59:07 | 11:36:27 | 18:13:46 | 13h 14m 39s |
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