Today in Miyakonojo, Japan, the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 7:25 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 8m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Miyakonojo is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Miyakonojo
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Miyakonojo runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:50 PM and lasts until 7:25 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Miyakonojo sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Miyakonojo falls exactly at 12:21 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -17.48 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Miyakonojo, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Miyakonojo?
At Miyakonojo's latitude of 31.7196106°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 491.93° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Miyakonojo are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 31.7196106, 131.0612029. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Miyakonojo (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 Miyakonojo versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 8m |
| 2025 | 5:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 8m |
| 2021 | 5:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 14h 8m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Miyakonojo today?
In Miyakonojo, the sun rises at exactly 5:17 AM and sets at 7:25 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 8m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Miyakonojo today?
Today, morning golden hour in Miyakonojo runs from N/A to 5:53 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:50 PM and lasts until 7:23 PM.
Why does sunrise in Miyakonojo shift every day?
At Miyakonojo's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 491.93° (SE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Miyakonojo at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:21 PM when the sun reaches -17.48. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Miyakonojo, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Miyakonojo 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 5:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:17 AM.