Sun direction in Jōetsu (Japan)

For On Now

On 23 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:36 and sets at 17:45 in Jōetsu, giving 12h3mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 11:40. All times are local to Jōetsu.

Solar data for Jōetsu

05:10Dawn time in Jōetsu
05:36Sunrise time in Jōetsu
05:39—17:42 — Daylight time in Jōetsu
11:40Solar noon in Jōetsu
17:45Sunset time in Jōetsu
18:11Dusk time in Jōetsu


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Position :
37.1478477,138.2360802
Timezone :
Asia/Tokyo
Daylight duration :
12h3mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:09Night
04:09—04:40Astronomical twilight
04:40—05:10Nautical twilight
05:10—05:36Civil twilight
05:10Dawn
05:36Sunrise
05:39—17:42 — Daylight
11:40Solar noon
17:45Sunset
18:11Dusk
17:45—18:11 — Civil twilight
18:11—18:41 — Nautical twilight
18:41—19:12 — Astronomical twilight
19:12—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Jōetsu (Japan). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !