Today in Iwate, Japan, the sun rises at 4:15 AM and sets at 7:05 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 50m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Iwate is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Iwate
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Iwate runs from N/A to 4:55 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:25 PM and lasts until 7:05 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Iwate sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Iwate falls exactly at 11:40 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -17.62 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Iwate, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Iwate?
At Iwate's latitude of 39.5713763°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 501.55° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Iwate are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 39.5713763, 141.4253574. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Iwate (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 Iwate versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:15 AM | 7:05 PM | 14h 50m |
| 2025 | 4:15 AM | 7:05 PM | 14h 50m |
| 2021 | 4:15 AM | 7:05 PM | 14h 50m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Iwate today?
In Iwate, the sun rises at exactly 4:15 AM and sets at 7:05 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 50m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Iwate today?
Today, morning golden hour in Iwate runs from N/A to 4:55 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:25 PM and lasts until 7:02 PM.
Why does sunrise in Iwate shift every day?
At Iwate's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 501.55° (SE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Iwate at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:40 AM when the sun reaches -17.62. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Iwate, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Iwate 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 4:15 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:15 AM.