Today in Ueda, Japan, the sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 5:27 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 41m 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, Ueda is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Ueda
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Ueda runs from N/A to 6:20 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 4:53 PM and lasts until 5:27 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Ueda sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Ueda falls exactly at 11:36 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -42.22 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Ueda, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Ueda?
At Ueda's latitude of 36.4021192°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 122.18° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Ueda are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.4021192, 138.2490506. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Ueda (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 Ueda versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:46 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 41m |
| 2025 | 5:46 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 40m |
| 2021 | 5:46 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Ueda today?
In Ueda, the sun rises at exactly 5:46 AM and sets at 5:27 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Ueda today?
Today, morning golden hour in Ueda runs from N/A to 6:20 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 4:53 PM and lasts until 5:24 PM.
Why does sunrise in Ueda shift every day?
At Ueda's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 122.18° (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 Ueda at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:36 AM when the sun reaches -42.22. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Ueda, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Ueda 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 5:46 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:46 AM.