Today in Morioka, Japan, the sun rises at 4:54 AM and sets at 6:24 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 30m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Morioka is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Morioka
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Morioka runs from N/A to 5:31 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:48 PM and lasts until 6:24 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Morioka sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Morioka falls exactly at 11:39 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -26.66 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Morioka, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Morioka?
At Morioka's latitude of 39.7021331°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 135.65° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Morioka are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 39.7021331, 141.1545397. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Morioka (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 Morioka versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:54 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 30m |
| 2025 | 4:55 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 29m |
| 2021 | 4:55 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 29m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Morioka today?
In Morioka, the sun rises at exactly 4:54 AM and sets at 6:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 30m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Morioka today?
Today, morning golden hour in Morioka runs from N/A to 5:31 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:48 PM and lasts until 6:22 PM.
Why does sunrise in Morioka shift every day?
At Morioka's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 135.65° (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 Morioka at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:39 AM when the sun reaches -26.66. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Morioka, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Morioka 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 4:55 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:55 AM.