Sun direction in Ōtsu (Japan)

For On Now

On 3 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:31 and sets at 18:23 in Ōtsu, giving 12h46mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 11:57. All times are local to Ōtsu.

Solar data for Ōtsu

05:05Dawn time in Ōtsu
05:31Sunrise time in Ōtsu
05:34—18:21 — Daylight time in Ōtsu
11:57Solar noon in Ōtsu
18:23Sunset time in Ōtsu
18:49Dusk time in Ōtsu


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Time :
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Position :
35.0178929,135.8546074
Timezone :
Asia/Tokyo
Daylight duration :
12h46mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:03Night
04:03—04:35Astronomical twilight
04:35—05:05Nautical twilight
05:05—05:31Civil twilight
05:05Dawn
05:31Sunrise
05:34—18:21 — Daylight
11:57Solar noon
18:23Sunset
18:49Dusk
18:23—18:49 — Civil twilight
18:49—19:20 — Nautical twilight
19:20—19:51 — Astronomical twilight
19:51—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 Ōtsu (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 !