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Sunrise and sunset in Geneva, Switzerland
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:49 AM–8:29 AM and 6:16 PM–6:57 PM
Times are local time in Geneva. Current time in Geneva →
Sunrise and sunset in Geneva through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 44m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 59m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 6m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 28m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:58 AM | 4:53 PM | 8h 54m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:12 AM | 4:51 PM | 8h 39m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:19 AM | 5:00 PM | 8h 41m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:15 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 0m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 40m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 20m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 5m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 50m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 46m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 31m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 20m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 9:01 PM | 14h 57m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 9:20 PM | 15h 31m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 45m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 9:32 PM | 15h 43m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 26m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 51m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 13m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 21m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:14 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 36m |
Calculated for 46.20°N, 6.15°E, including daylight saving time where Geneva uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Geneva this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 47m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 37m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:44 AM on June 12
- Latest sunset: 9:32 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Geneva today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:49 AM and sets at 6:57 PM in Geneva, giving 11 hours 8 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Geneva?
The longest day in Geneva in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 47 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Geneva?
The shortest day in Geneva in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 37 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Geneva?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:44 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset is 9:32 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Geneva?
Today, golden hour in Geneva is from sunrise (7:49 AM) to 8:29 AM in the morning, and from 6:16 PM to sunset (6:57 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.