Today in Hachinohe, Japan, the sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 5:12 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 37m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Hachinohe is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hachinohe
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hachinohe runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 4:36 PM and lasts until 5:12 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Hachinohe sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Hachinohe falls exactly at 11:23 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -41.92 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hachinohe, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hachinohe?
At Hachinohe's latitude of 40.5122388°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 128.55° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hachinohe are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 40.5122388, 141.4882959. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hachinohe (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Hachinohe versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:34 AM | 5:12 PM | 11h 37m |
| 2025 | 5:35 AM | 5:12 PM | 11h 37m |
| 2021 | 5:35 AM | 5:12 PM | 11h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hachinohe today?
In Hachinohe, the sun rises at exactly 5:34 AM and sets at 5:12 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hachinohe today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hachinohe runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 4:36 PM and lasts until 5:09 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hachinohe shift every day?
At Hachinohe's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 128.55° (SE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Hachinohe at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:23 AM when the sun reaches -41.92. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hachinohe, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Hachinohe changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:35 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:35 AM.