Sunrise & Sunset Times in Sendai

Find today's sunrise and sunset times in Sendai, along with day length, civil twilight and photography golden hour, plus a two-week and full-year overview. All times are in Sendai local time.

FAQ

What time is sunrise and sunset in Sendai today?

On 2026-08-27, the sun rises at 05:00 and sets at 18:16 in Sendai (local time).

When is golden hour in Sendai today?

Today's morning golden hour in Sendai is around 05:00 ~ 05:35 and the evening golden hour is around 17:40 ~ 18:16 — the best light for portraits and landscapes.

What time is sunrise in Sendai tomorrow?

Tomorrow (2026-08-28), sunrise in Sendai is 05:01 and sunset is 18:14 (local time).

What time is sunset in Sendai tonight?

Tonight's sunset in Sendai is 18:16 on 2026-08-27, followed by civil dusk around 18:43 (local time).

Where can I watch the sunrise in Sendai?

For sunrise around Sendai, try Matsushima Bay. Check the sunrise time above and arrive before the sky starts brightening.

Where can I watch the sunset in Sendai?

For sunset around Sendai, try AER Observatory, Sendai Coast. West-coast viewpoints usually work best, especially when the weather is clear.

Daylight in Sendai is shortening — about 16 minutes less than a week ago, with 13h 16m of daylight today.

Today the sun rises toward the East (76°) and sets toward the West (284°) — useful for planning your shooting angle or which coast to face.

Sun in Sendai today (2026-08-27)

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-08-2705:0018:1613h 16m
2026-08-2805:0118:1413h 13m

Sendai sunrise and sunset tomorrow (2026-08-28)

Tomorrow in Sendai, sunrise is 05:01, sunset is 18:14, and daylight lasts 13h 13m.

Sunset & sunrise glow forecast

Based on Open-Meteo cloud forecasts, here's today's (2026-08-27) afterglow estimate for Sendai:

Sunrise glow:20(Low,05:01) | Sunset glow:83(Excellent,18:14)

Low 2% · Mid 23% · High 59% Visibility is about 3.7 km.

Sunrise and sunset spots around Sendai

Use the local times above to plan when to arrive, then choose a viewpoint by direction: east and southeast for sunrise, west coast for sunset.

Sunrise

Matsushima Bay

Area: Northeast Sendai

Islands and eastern dawn make layers; use shore viewpoints when boats, fog or sea state are uncertain.

Sunset

AER Observatory

Area: Sendai Station

A high west-facing city view with close subjects even in poor weather; check opening hours.

Sunset

Sendai Coast

Area: East Sendai

The open coast suits afterglow and levee lines; never cross safety lines in wind or surf.

Sendai 2026 year-round overview

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st, 11th, and 21st of each month for comparing daylight through the year in Sendai.

DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-01-0106:5216:259h 33m
2026-01-1106:5316:349h 41m
2026-01-2106:4916:449h 55m
2026-02-0106:4216:5710h 14m
2026-02-1106:3317:0810h 35m
2026-02-2106:2117:1910h 58m
2026-03-0106:1117:2811h 17m
2026-03-1105:5617:3811h 42m
2026-03-2105:4117:4812h 07m
2026-04-0105:2417:5812h 34m
2026-04-1105:0818:0712h 59m
2026-04-2104:5418:1613h 22m
2026-05-0104:4118:2613h 45m
2026-05-1104:3018:3514h 05m
2026-05-2104:2118:4414h 23m
2026-06-0104:1518:5214h 38m
2026-06-1104:1218:5814h 47m
2026-06-2104:1219:0214h 50m
2026-07-0104:1519:0314h 48m
2026-07-1104:2119:0114h 41m
2026-07-2104:2818:5614h 28m
2026-08-0104:3718:4714h 10m
2026-08-1104:4618:3713h 51m
2026-08-2104:5518:2413h 29m
2026-09-0105:0418:0813h 04m
2026-09-1105:1317:5312h 40m
2026-09-2105:2117:3712h 16m
2026-10-0105:3017:2111h 51m
2026-10-1105:3917:0611h 27m
2026-10-2105:4916:5211h 03m
2026-11-0106:0116:3810h 38m
2026-11-1106:1216:2810h 17m
2026-11-2106:2316:219h 58m
2026-12-0106:3316:179h 44m
2026-12-1106:4216:169h 34m
2026-12-2106:4916:199h 30m

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