Today in Tokyo, Japan, the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 5:21 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 42m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Tokyo is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Tokyo
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Tokyo runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 4:47 PM and lasts until 5:21 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Tokyo sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Tokyo falls exactly at 11:30 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -43.65 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Tokyo, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Tokyo?
At Tokyo's latitude of 35.6768601°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 123.12° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Tokyo are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 35.6768601, 139.7638947. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Tokyo (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 Tokyo versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:39 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 42m |
| 2025 | 5:39 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 41m |
| 2021 | 5:39 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 41m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Tokyo today?
In Tokyo, the sun rises at exactly 5:39 AM and sets at 5:21 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 42m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Tokyo today?
Today, morning golden hour in Tokyo runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 4:47 PM and lasts until 5:19 PM.
Why does sunrise in Tokyo shift every day?
At Tokyo's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 123.12° (ESE). 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 Tokyo at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:30 AM when the sun reaches -43.65. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Tokyo, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Tokyo 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 5:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:39 AM.