Sunrise and Sunset times in Sakata, Japan 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:56:00
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 Sunset: 16:46:22
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Day Length: 9h 50m 22s
Time zone: Asia/Tokyo, UTC +9 h.
Latitude: 38.92, Longitude: 139.85
Sakata
Yamagata, Japan 
100 446 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 06:59:07 | 11:43:59 | 16:28:50 | 9h 29m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 06:59:15 | 11:44:27 | 16:29:39 | 9h 30m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 06:59:21 | 11:44:55 | 16:30:29 | 9h 31m 8s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 06:59:24 | 11:45:22 | 16:31:20 | 9h 31m 56s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 06:59:25 | 11:45:49 | 16:32:13 | 9h 32m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 06:59:25 | 11:46:16 | 16:33:07 | 9h 33m 42s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 06:59:22 | 11:46:42 | 16:34:02 | 9h 34m 40s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 06:59:17 | 11:47:08 | 16:34:59 | 9h 35m 42s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 06:59:09 | 11:47:33 | 16:35:56 | 9h 36m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 06:59:00 | 11:47:57 | 16:36:55 | 9h 37m 55s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 06:58:48 | 11:48:22 | 16:37:55 | 9h 39m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 06:58:35 | 11:48:45 | 16:38:55 | 9h 40m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 06:58:19 | 11:49:08 | 16:39:57 | 9h 41m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 06:58:01 | 11:49:30 | 16:40:59 | 9h 42m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 06:57:41 | 11:49:52 | 16:42:02 | 9h 44m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 06:57:19 | 11:50:13 | 16:43:06 | 9h 45m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 06:56:55 | 11:50:33 | 16:44:11 | 9h 47m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 06:56:29 | 11:50:52 | 16:45:16 | 9h 48m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 06:56:00 | 11:51:11 | 16:46:22 | 9h 50m 22s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 06:55:30 | 11:51:29 | 16:47:29 | 9h 51m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 06:54:58 | 11:51:47 | 16:48:36 | 9h 53m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 06:54:24 | 11:52:03 | 16:49:43 | 9h 55m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 06:53:47 | 11:52:19 | 16:50:51 | 9h 57m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 06:53:09 | 11:52:34 | 16:51:59 | 9h 58m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 06:52:29 | 11:52:48 | 16:53:07 | 10h 0m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 06:51:48 | 11:53:02 | 16:54:16 | 10h 2m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 06:51:04 | 11:53:14 | 16:55:25 | 10h 4m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 06:50:18 | 11:53:26 | 16:56:34 | 10h 6m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 06:49:31 | 11:53:37 | 16:57:44 | 10h 8m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 06:48:42 | 11:53:48 | 16:58:53 | 10h 10m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 06:47:51 | 11:53:57 | 17:00:03 | 10h 12m 12s |
Day length in Sakata during the year on the chart:
Sakata 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