Sun direction in Otaru (Japan)

For On Now

On 23 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:24 and sets at 17:35 in Otaru, giving 12h4mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 11:29. All times are local to Otaru.

Solar data for Otaru

04:56Dawn time in Otaru
05:24Sunrise time in Otaru
05:27—17:32 — Daylight time in Otaru
11:29Solar noon in Otaru
17:35Sunset time in Otaru
18:03Dusk time in Otaru


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Time :
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Position :
43.1907173,140.9946621
Timezone :
Asia/Tokyo
Daylight duration :
12h4mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—03:49Night
03:49—04:23Astronomical twilight
04:23—04:56Nautical twilight
04:56—05:24Civil twilight
04:56Dawn
05:24Sunrise
05:27—17:32 — Daylight
11:29Solar noon
17:35Sunset
18:03Dusk
17:35—18:03 — Civil twilight
18:03—18:36 — Nautical twilight
18:36—19:10 — Astronomical twilight
19:10—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 Otaru (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 !