Today in Sapporo, Japan, the sun rises at 4:48 AM and sets at 6:29 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 40m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Sapporo is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sapporo
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sapporo runs from N/A to 5:27 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:51 PM and lasts until 6:29 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Sapporo sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sapporo falls exactly at 11:39 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -24.33 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sapporo, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sapporo?
At Sapporo's latitude of 43.061936°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 136.94° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sapporo are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.061936, 141.3542924. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sapporo (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 Sapporo versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:48 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 40m |
| 2025 | 4:48 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 40m |
| 2021 | 4:49 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sapporo today?
In Sapporo, the sun rises at exactly 4:48 AM and sets at 6:29 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sapporo today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sapporo runs from N/A to 5:27 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:51 PM and lasts until 6:26 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sapporo shift every day?
At Sapporo's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 136.94° (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 Sapporo at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:39 AM when the sun reaches -24.33. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sapporo, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Sapporo 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 4:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:49 AM.