Tokyo Sun & Moon Times
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for Tokyo, Japan. On Thu, 23 Jul 2026 the Sun rises at 04:43 and sets at 18:54. Pick any date below.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | 03:00 |
| Nautical dawn | 03:39 |
| Civil dawn | 04:14 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 04:14 – 04:43 |
| Sunrise | 04:43 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 04:43 – 05:19 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 11:48 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 18:18 – 18:54 |
| Sunset | 18:54 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 18:54 – 19:23 |
| Civil dusk | 19:23 |
| Nautical dusk | 19:58 |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | 20:37 |
Moon
| Moonrise | 13:48 |
| Moonset | 23:48 |
| Illumination | 66% |
| Distance from Earth | 401,131 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 23:35 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 11:18 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Thu, 30 Jul 2026, 00:01 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Thu, 06 Aug 2026, 08:51 |
Computed with SkyClock's own ephemeris (standard astronomical formulae). Times in the selected city's local time.
About Tokyo's sky
Tokyo sits at 35.68°N, 139.65°E in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. That latitude sets how much the day length swings across the year and how long twilight lasts — everything above is computed for that exact location, so the golden-hour and dark-sky figures are true for Tokyo, not a national average.
FAQ
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tokyo today?
On Thu, 23 Jul 2026, the Sun rises at 04:43 and sets at 18:54 in Tokyo (local time). Use the calculator above to check any other date — daylight saving is handled automatically.
When is golden hour in Tokyo?
Golden hour happens twice a day, when the Sun is low and the light is warm. For Thu, 23 Jul 2026 in Tokyo, the evening golden hour runs 18:18 – 18:54. The morning window sits just after sunrise; both are listed to the minute above.
How long is the dark-sky window in Tokyo tonight?
Tokyo gets about 6h 15m of astronomical darkness on Thu, 23 Jul 2026 — the time the Sun stays more than 18° below the horizon, when the sky is truly dark for stargazing.
What is the moon phase in Tokyo right now?
The Moon is currently a Waxing Gibbous at 66% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (13:48) and moonset (23:48) are specific to Tokyo. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.