Today in Okinawa City, Japan, the sun rises at 5:42 AM and sets at 7:26 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 43m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Okinawa City is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Okinawa City
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Okinawa City runs from N/A to 6:16 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:53 PM and lasts until 7:26 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Okinawa City sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Okinawa City falls exactly at 12:34 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -18.77 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Okinawa City, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Okinawa City?
At Okinawa City's latitude of 26.3324313°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 488.39° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Okinawa City are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 26.3324313, 127.7903201. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Okinawa City (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 Okinawa City versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:42 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 43m |
| 2025 | 5:43 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 43m |
| 2021 | 5:43 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 43m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Okinawa City today?
In Okinawa City, the sun rises at exactly 5:42 AM and sets at 7:26 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 43m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Okinawa City today?
Today, morning golden hour in Okinawa City runs from N/A to 6:16 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:53 PM and lasts until 7:23 PM.
Why does sunrise in Okinawa City shift every day?
At Okinawa City's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 488.39° (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 Okinawa City at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:34 PM when the sun reaches -18.77. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Okinawa City, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Okinawa City 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 5:43 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:43 AM.