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Sunrise and sunset in Okinawa, Japan
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:28 AM–6:58 AM and 5:34 PM–6:05 PM
Times are local time in Okinawa. Current time in Okinawa →
Sunrise and sunset in Okinawa through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 56m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 34m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 10m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 53m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 38m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 31m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 31m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 40m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 57m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 36m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 58m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 24m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 45m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 8m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 25m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 40m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 46m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 46m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 38m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 23m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 5m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 42m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 21m |
Calculated for 26.21°N, 127.68°E, including daylight saving time where Okinawa uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Okinawa this year
- Longest day: June 22 (13h 47m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 30m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:37 AM on June 5
- Latest sunset: 7:26 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Okinawa today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 6:05 PM in Okinawa, giving 11 hours 37 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Okinawa?
The longest day in Okinawa in 2026 is June 22, with 13 hours 47 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Okinawa?
The shortest day in Okinawa in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Okinawa?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:37 AM on June 5, and the latest sunset is 7:26 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Okinawa?
Today, golden hour in Okinawa is from sunrise (6:28 AM) to 6:58 AM in the morning, and from 5:34 PM to sunset (6:05 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.